Town of Hamilton
1990 ANNUAL REPORT
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TOWN OF HAMILTON
1990 ANNUAL REPORT
TOWN OF HAMILTON
ESSEX COUNTY
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS *******
Incorporated June 21, 1793 Area 14.99 Square Miles Town Population: 7354 Sixth Congressional District Fifth Councillor District First Essex and Middlesex Senatorial District Fourth Essex Representative District
1990 State Officials
Congressman: Nicholas Mavroules of Peabody Senator Robert C. Buell of Topsfield County Commissioners: Marguerite Kane of Lawrence Charles Arena of Lynn Everett C. Hudson of Ipswich Representative Forrester A. Clark, Jr. of Hamilt *******
TOWN HALL HOURS
Monday - Thursday 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Friday 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon
Monday Evening 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. IN MEMORIAM
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ROBERT BROOKS
DR. DONALD CONWELL
EDMUND DODGE
LAWRENCE FOSTER
JAMES MACGRATH
CLIFTON A. SIBLEY
ROBERT A. TUCKER
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ACCOUNTANT'S STATEMENTS 47 ANNUAL TOWN MEETING, REPORT OF 6 ASSESSORS, BOARD OF 53 BUILDING INSPECTOR 7 7 CIVIL DEFENSE/AUXILIARY POLICE 72 CONSERVATION COMMISSION 57 COUNCIL ON AGING 86 DOG OFFICER 82 ELECTRICAL INSPECTOR 78 EMERGENCY COMMUNICATION CENTER 73 FINANCE AND ADVISORY COMMITTEE - PRESENTED IN WARRANT BOOK FIRE DEPARTMENT 75 GAS INSPECTOR 80 HAMILTON-WENHAM ARTS COUNCIL 85 HAMILTON HOUSING AUTHORITY 92 HAMILTON-WENHAM CABLE TV ADVISORY BOARD 91 HAMILTON-WENHAM REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT 94 HANDICAP COORDINATION COMMITTEE 89 HEALTH, BOARD OF 54 HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION 62 LIBRARIAN 83 LIBRARY TRUSTEES 84 METROPOLITAN AREA PLANNING COUNCIL (MAPC) 93 MOSQUITO CONTROL PROJECT 87 NORTH SHORE REGIONAL VOCATIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT 105 PERSONNEL BOARD 88 PLANNING BOARD 59 PLUMBING INSPECTOR 79 POLICE DEPARTMENT 70 PUBLIC WORKS, BOARD OF 64 RECREATION DEPARTMENT 69 SELECTMEN 4 STATE ELECTION, REPORT OF NOVEMBER 6, 1990 38 SPECIAL TOWN MEETING, REPORT OF NOVEMBER 13, 1990 40 TOWN CLERK 46 TREASURER/COLLECTOR 51 WEIGHTS AND MEASURES, SEALER OF 81 ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS 111 BOARD OF SELECTMEN ANNUAL REPORT FOR 1990
1990 was marked by change and challenge for both the Board of Selectmen and the Town. While we will miss those who have left public service during this year, we look, forward to working with new officials with enthusiasm and vigor. These qualities will indeed be necessary for us to maintain municipal services and the attendant quality of life that is so important to all of us.
Our first meeting of the year was saddened by the announcement of the passing of Town Treasurer/Collector, Robert H. Brooks In order to provide continuity, Town Clerk Helen Boyles was immediately appointed as interim Treasurer/Collector. Later, Kay Turner was appointed to until May, when she successfully ran for the office. We are very pleased with the professional ability that Mrs. Turner brings to this position.
During this year, we have been continuously involved with the cleanup of a petroleum spill at the rear of the Town Hall. To exacerbate the problem, several barrels of an unknown substance were uncovered which will have to be disposed of as hazardous waste. At year's end, the petroleum spill was under control, and the barrels have been isolated and are awaiting disposition.
Another issue of importance this year centered on the landfill. A local developer presented a proposal to build a recycling plant on the property. Subsequently, an article was presented at Town Meeting which was tabled. A study committee called Municipal Land Advisory Committee was formed by the Planning Board. The Committee worked diligently since then to further investigate possibilities for developing the land as a source of revenue to the Town. We all look forward to that report and any future tax revenues that may be forth coming. MLAC members are to be congratulated for the excellent job that was performed.
On February 5, Walter Cullen was installed as our new Police Chief, replacing the retiring Robert Poole. Chief Cullen has provided outstanding leadership in his first year in office.
The annual Town Meeting in May, and the subsequent election brought a great deal of change to Town government. After a spirited campaign involving nine override questions, six questions passed, totaling $1,130,177.62. Two of the three questions that failed, (involving street lights and handicap access), continue to involve the Selectmen. Additional funds were necessary to pay for street lights and were approved at a fall Town Meeting. The handicapped access question failed again.
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Marjorie Hansen decided not to run for reelection this year. We thank her for the years of dedicated service to the Town. James Conrad was elected to the Board, Leonard Broughton continued as Chairman and Jack Lawrence served as Clerk. In October, the Board hired Kathy Hough as our first Executive Secretary. Kathy has quickly made her mark on Town Hall and Selectmen activities. We are pleased with the enthusiasm and dedication that she has exhibited.
During the year, we have met with the neighboring towns of Wenham, Manchester and Essex to discuss common issues. In addition, Leonard Broughton serves on the Essex County Advisory Board, Jack Lawrence is Hamilton's representative to NESWC, as well as the representative to the Veterans' Services Board.
On September 10, the Board accepted the resignation of Fire Chief Robert A. McRae after many years of dedicated service. He was succeeded by Douglas Woodman.
Finally, a special Town Meeting was held in November to discuss many issues, including access to Town Hall by the handicapped. For the third time, a proposal was rejected by. Subsequently, an action committee was formed to investigate alternate solutions. In the meantime, all public meetings were banned from Town Hall until a proper solution is found. Through an agreement with the Regional School District, all meetings are being held at the high school. We hope to have a solution to this problem by Town Meeting in May.
We wish to thank all Town employees, Boards, Commissions, volunteers and Town citizens for their support, dedication and cooperation during 1990.
Respectfully Submitted,
Leonard C. Broughton, Chairman John E. Lawrence, Jr., Clerk James Conrad
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REPORT OF THE TOWN OF HAMILTON ANNUAL TOWN MEETING HELD MONDAY, MAY 7, 1990 ADJOURNED TO TUESDAY, MAY 8, 1990 AND WEDNESDAY, MAY 9, 1990 AT HAM1LT0N-WENHAM REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
At the close of registration on April 17, 1990 there were 4,180 registered voters. - PRECINCT 1 - 2,083 PRECINCT 2 2,097
Moderator Howard C.K. Spears opened the 1990 Annual Town Meeting at 7:45 P.M. with 736 voters checked present.
PRECINCT 1 - 351 PRECINCT 2 - 385
Rev. Dean Pedersen of Gordon Conwell Seminary gave the invocation.
Moved by Jack E. Mazzotti, duly seconded, that the following be adopted for the duration of this meeting: subsequent to a motion being offered and seconded and described by the individual making the motion then discussion on the motion be limited in the following manner. That no person may speak more than once to each motion and that person may speak no longer than three/five nwnutes. How- ever, Town Officials, Town Committees and Boards, and the person who offered the motion may respond to direct question as required.
VOICE VOTE: Carried
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Moved by Robert C. Hagopian, duly seconded, that the Annual Town Meeting adjourn at 10 P.M. and reassemble on Tuesday, May 8, 1990 at 7:30 P.M.
VOICE VOTE: Carried
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ARTICLE 1 MODERATOR: The vote on Article 1 and the override questions ELECTION is by ballot on Thursday, the Seventeenth day of May, 1990 OF (May 17, 1990), at the Winthrop School. The polls will be OFFICERS opened at 7:00 A.M. and will close at 8:00 P.M.
+ + + + + + + + ARTICLE 2 Moved by Leonard Broughton, duly seconded, that the reports of REPORTS Town Officers and Committees be received and placed on file.
VOICE VOTE: Carried
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ARTICLE 3 Moved by Alvin Whipple, duly seconded, that the Town adopt as PERSONNEL amendments to the Personnel By-Law the changes in the class- BY-LAW lfication and compensation plans and other changes recommended by the Personnel Board, copies of which are on file with the Town Clerk and set forth on pages 22 through 25 of the 1990 Warrant Book, by omitting any reference to Section 13.02(c) and by deleting the proposed section 15.02 in its entirety.
VOICE VOTE: Carried
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PER50NNELL BOARD SCHEDULE
The schedule set forth in Section 6.01 of the Personnel By-Laws as heretofore amended, is further amended by substituting therefore the following:
Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4
Group 1 Four Step Job Rates Superintendent - DPW 33,525 34,889 36,284 37,736 General Foreman - Water Dept. 26.655 27,725 28,835 29,988 General Foreman - Pub. Works 26,655 27.725 28.835 29,988 Recreation Director 23,911 24,361 26,618 27,382 Tree CI imber 9.47 9.90 10.41 10.84
Group II Two Step Job Rates Reserve Police Officer 9.39 9.62 Janitor 9.25 10.03 Fire Equipment Mechanic 9.74 10.46 Fire Inspector 11.84 12.73
Group III Four Step Job Rates Town Accountant 25,538 27,461 29,527 31 ,749 Librarian 23.854 25,650 27,581 29,656 Assistant Librarian 17,802 19, 141 20,583 22,097 Children's Librarian 16,371 17,603 18,928 20,352 Chief Dispatcher 22,272 23,948 25,751 27,690 Acministrative Assistant 8.46 9.05 9.68 10.33 Assistant to Treasurer 8.46 9.05 9.68 10.33 Secretary to Selectmen 8.46 9.05 9.68 10.33 Police Clerk/Stenographer 8.46 9.05 9.68 10.33 Dispatcher ERC 8.46 9.05 9.68 10.33
Group IV Two Step Job Rates P/T Dispatcher ERC 8.46 9.05 PA Administrative Assistant 8.46 9.05 Technical Services Librarian 8.46 9.05 Clerk Typist 7.36 8.69
Group V Special Rates General Clerical 5.27 to 5.67 Laborer Light Work 5.27 to 5.67 Library Page 4.83 to 5.42 Seasonal Recreation Help 4.64 to 8.86
Section 7.02
Police Chief 43,576 DPW Superintendent 34,889 Town Counsel 6,264 Board of Appeals Chairman 1,196 Animal Inspector 1,560 Plumbing Inspector 3,585 Assistant Plumbing Inspector 130 Building Inspector 9,060 Assistant Building Inspector 260 Electrical Inspector 8,414 Assistant Electrical Inspector 260 Gas Inspector 3,586 Assistant Gas Inspector 130 Assistant Town Clerk 750 Fire Chief 4,438 Sealer of Weights and Measures 1,108 Registrar of Voters 182 Tree/Foreman/Superintendent of Insect and Pest Control 10.73
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ARTICLE 3 - - AMENDMENTS TO PERSONNEL BY-LAW
The following additions and deletion are amendments to the Personnel By-Law proposed under Article 3 of the Warrant of the 1990 Annual Town meet ing
1 .02 Shared Employee
An employee retained to share a position of a full-time employee.
5.04 Probationary Period
Any person hired for a position in the Town employment shall be deemed to be on probation for a period of 180 continuous calendar days of service.
7.05 When employees are participating in a shared employment situation the following regulations will apply:
A. Wages for the position will be shared at the same ratio as he hours worked by each employee and subject to the salary step increases in the compensation plan at the same ratio.
B. Vacation days will be allotted according to the schedule in Section 10.2 and subject to the ratio of hours worked by the participants.
C. Employees in a shared employment position will need to determine which benefit, medical or life insurance allowed for that position, will be received by each participant. Approval will be needed from the depart- ment head.
D. Sick benefits will be according to the ratio of hours worked of a full-time employee-- Section 13.02C.
10.02 J The anniversary date for vacations shall be on July 1 of each fiscal year commencing in 1991.
DELETED: 13.02 (c) Delete
13.04 Maternity Leave
Maternity Leave will be granted in accordance with General Laws of Massachusetts, (Ch. 149, S. 105 (D)), as amended. An employee occupying a full-time position or a part-time position in which the employee customarily works a total of at least 1600 hours in a calendar year after six (6) months of continuous service, is entitled to no more than eight (8) weeks of Maternity Leave under the following terms:
1. Employee must provide her Department Head with a written notice within two weeks prior to her expected departure date. Such notice must include a statement of intention to return and her intended date of return. A copy of such notice is to be sent to the Personnel Board by the Depart- ment Head.
2. Accrued sick leave benefits shall be provided for Maternity Leave under the same conditions and terms which apply to other temporary medical disabilities. Employee has the option of using vacation days to supplement sick leave days. Days not covered by accrued sick/vacation days will not be paid.
3. All benefits applicable will be continued during Maternity Leave.
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15.02 DELETE IN ENTIRITY Discipl inary Actions
All employees shall be subject to disciplinary action as follows:
1 . Letters of reprimand
Supervisors may issue letters of reprimand for minor infractions of departmental operating procedures. All letters of reprimand will become a part of the individual's record and will be included in the personnel file in the Town Accountant's office.
2. Suspensions
Department heads may relieve those under their super- vision without pay for infractions of departmental operating procedures or if, in the judgment of the department head, the employee is deemed not properly able to carry out the duties assigned. In all cases of suspension, the Town Personnel Board shall be notified. Any employee suspended has the right to a joint hearing before the department heads and the Personnel Board.
3. Lowering of Classification and Compensation
The Department heads, after review by the Personnel Board, have the power to lower the classification and compensation of a Town employee after a hearing.
4. Dismissal
Department Heads have the power to remove any employee at any time for just cause and after a hearing. The cause of the dismissal shall be specified in the order of dismissal.
ARTICLE 5 The Moderator outlined the procedure for budget passage prior to reading the entire budget, as follows:
FY 91 FY 91 FY 90 (WITHOUT PROPOSED (WITH _ BUDGET_ _ OVERRIDES _ _OVERRJ_DES_ _ OVERRIDES)* GENERAL GOVERNMENT *********************
FINANCE COMMITTEE EXPENSE 150..00 135..00 0. 00 135,.00
SELECTMEN SALARY OF CHAIRMAN 3,000..00 3,000..00 3,000,.00 SALARIES OF MEM3ERS 5,300..00 5,300,,00 5,300 .00 ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT 8,000,,00 8,000,,00 H 8,000,.00 WAGES OF SECRE/CONT SERVICE 19,441 .89 20,219,.57 20,219,.57 EXPENSES 6,000,.00 6,000.,00 H 6,000,.00
H A W C 1 ,000,.00 900..00 900,.00
SR HOME CARE SERVICE 2,000,.00 1,800.,00 1 ,800,,00 PROJECT RAP 2,500..00 2,250.,00 2,250,.00 COMPUTER SUPPLIES 6,000,.00 6,000,,00 6,000,.00
COMPUTER R & M 1 ,000..00 1,000..00 1 ,000,.00
54,241.,89 54,469..57 0. 00 54,469,.57 TOWN ACCOUNTANT CONTRACT SERVICES 22.000,.00 24,128..00 24,128,.00
EXPENSE 1 ,500,.00 2,000.,00 2,000,.00 AUDIT-RESTRICTED 9,000,.00 3.500.,00 3,500..00
32,500,.00 29,528,.00 0. 00 29,628.,00 TREASURER/COLLECTOR SALARY OF TREAS/COLL 33,547,.50 31,200..00 31 ,200..00 ASST TO TREAS/COLL 19,441 .89 20,219..57 20,219.,57 OVERTIME 500,,00 500.,00 500. 00 P T CLERICAL WAGES 2,000,.00 0.,00 0.,00 ASSISTANT 0..00 750.,00 750. 00 EXPENSES 8,525,,00 8,225. 00 8,225. 00 EQUIPMENT RENTAL 600.,00 600. 00 600. 00 PROCESSING CHARGES 26,722,.00 28,900. 00 28,900. 00
91 ,336,,39 90,394.,57 0. 00 90,394. 57
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FY 91 FY 91 FY 90 (WITHOUT PROPOSED (WITH BUDGET (OVERRIDES) OVERRIDES OVERRIDES)* ASSESSORS SALARY OF CHAIRMAN 5,913.00 5,913.00 5,913.00 SALARIES OF MEMBERS 8,000.00 8,000.00 8,000.00 ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT 19,441.89 20,219.57 20,219.57 P T CLERICAL WAGES 138.21 0.00 0.00 APPRAISAL SYSTEM 21,800.00 22.500.00 22.500.00 EXPENSES 2,500.00 2,580.00 2,580.00
57,793.10 59,212,57 0 .00 59,212.57 TOWN CLERK SALARY OF TOWN CLERK 33,547.50 31.200.00 H 31 ,200.00 ADMINISTRATIVE ASST 19,441.89 20,219.57 20,219.57 P T CLERICAL WAGES 295.64 0.00 0.00 ASSIST TOWN CLERK 750.00 750.00 750.00 EXPENSES 4,750.00 3.310.00 3,310.00 OUT-OF-STATE TRAVEL 120.80 0.00 0.00 RECORD RESTORATION 5,000.00 0.00 0.00
63,905.83 55,479.57 0 .00 55,479.57 TOWN COUNSEL SALARY OF TOWN COUNSEL 6,000.00 6,000.00 6,000.00 EXPENSES 25,000.00 25.000.00 H 25,000.00
31,000.00 31 ,000.00 0 .00 31 ,000.00
PERSONNEL BOARD EXPENSES 500.00 465.00 465.00
PLANNING BOARD PLANNING CO-ORDINATOR 15,840.00 15,640.00 15,640.00 CONTRACT SERVICES 4,600.00 4,200.00 4,200.00 EXPENSES 3,150.00 2,100.00 2.100.00
23,590.00 21,940.00 0 00 21 ,940.00 APPEAL BOARD
SALARY OF CHAIRMAN 1 ,150.00 1,150.00 1 ,150.00 EXPENSES-GENERAL 80.00 80.00 80.00 EXPENSES-ADVERTISING 320.00 211.50 211.50
1 ,550.00 1 ,441.50 o \J\J 1 ,441.50 ELECTION & REGISTRATION SALARIES OF REGISTRARS 700.00 700.00 700.00 EXPENSES 8,500.00 13,375.00 H 13,375.00
9,200.00 14,075.00 0 00 14,075.00 TOWN HALL WAGES CUSTODIAN/CONTRACT SVCS 20,128.32 17,840.00 H 17,840.00 EXPENSES 20,560.00 20,000.00 20,000.00
40,688.32 37,840.00 0 00 37,840.00
TOTAL TOWN GOVERNMENT 406,455.53 396,080.78 0 00 396,080.78
PUBLIC SAFETY **************
POLICE SALARY OF CHIEF 41 ,900.00 43,576.00 H 43,576.00 WAGES OF OFFICERS 495,806.00 469,819.33 53.620. 50 523,439.83 COURT DUTY AND LOCK UP 10,000.00 10,000.00 10,000.00 WAGES OF CLERK STENOGRAPHER 20,800.00 21,632.00 21 ,632.00 WAGES OF COMPUTER CLERK 2,200.00 2,200.00 2,200.00 EXPENSES 36.500.00 36,500.00 36,500.00
UN I FORM^ 1? onn nn 1? nnn nn 1? nnn nn 1 C , UUu \J\J EQUIPMENT 0.00 4,000.00 4,000.00 CRUISER 0.00 15,000.00 15,000. 00 30,000.00 AMBULANCE BILLING 1,200.00 2,400.00 2,400.00
620,406.00 617,127.33 68.620. 50 685,747.83
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1 t i nnn nn , oon • on m1 1 ceo 7n 7 nnn nn o nnn nn . . . r 1 Kt rKtvtiN 1 1UN 1 , DOB / c , UUU UU <: , uuu UU 104,285.15 135,011.75 0.00 135,011.75 POLICE/FIRE STATION T 1/1 M A MT CM A MP T 1 cnn nn ic Q7A nn 1£ Q7A nn <* , DUU . UU 10,0/0. UU 10,0/0. UU a t 7nn nn a nnn nn ** nnn nn LUN 1 KML 1 otK V 1 LL j 3 , /UU . UU M , UUU . UU , uuu . UU DFNO\/AT I OMQ 1 nnn nn nnn nn nnn nn ml m1 KC.INU V n 1 1 UrO 1 D , uuu . UU u , uuu . UU u , uuu . UU 33,200.00 30,876.00 0.00 30,876.00 EMERGENCY REPORT CENTER 77 f.on nn ?7 finn nn OnLHKl Ur JUr CK¥ jUK cO , OcD . UU c / , D j\j • UU WAGES OF DISPATCHERS 78,318.88 Q1 K1 C.A 17 7c.n nn 17 7t.n nn EXPENSES 14,894.00 1 / , / DU . UU I / , / DU . UU 119,837.88 126,891.64 0.00 126,891.64 SEALER OF WEIGHTS & MEASURES 1 inA nn 1 ma nn SALARY OF SEALER 1,065.00 1 , 1 UO > UU 1 , l UO . UU q i 7n Q1 7n EXPENSE 225.00 7 I . / u 1 1QQ 7n n nn 1 1QQ 7n 1 ,290.00 u . UU BUILDING INSPECTOR SALARY-BUILDING INSPECTOR 8,712.29 9,060.78 9,060.78 7 no.A nn 7 no.fl nn CONTRACT SECRETARIAL SERVICES 5,325.00 / , jO . UU / , jo . UU ?cn nn 9t,n nn ASSISTANT 250.00 6DU • UU cDU . UU 9 cnn nn 7 cnn nn EXPENSES 2,000.00 C , DUU . UU C , DUU . UU 10 Qnft 7P. n nn m onn 7R 16,287.29 i o , yuo to u . UU 1 o , yuo . /o ELECTRICAL INSPECTOR SALARY-ELECTRICAL INSPECTOR 8,090.54 8,414. 16 8,414. 16 1 fiiR nn 1 ft ifl nn CONTRACT SECRETARIAL SERVICES 615.00 l , O JO . UU 1 , D JO . UU nn 7^0 nn ASSISTANT 250.00 C JU . UU LJU. UU 1 Ann nn i P.nn nn EXPENSES 1 ,400.00 1 , DUU . UU 1 , DUU . UU 10,355.54 11,902.16 0.00 11,902.16 DOG CONTROL p non nA q nnn r\& CONTRACT 8,000.04 o , UUU . U4 O , UUU . U4 Ann nn nnn nn EXPENSE 250.00 **uu . UU **uu • UU 8,250.04 8,400.04 0.00 8,400.04 CIVILIAN DEFENSE cnn nn cnn nn AUXILIARY POLICE EXPENSE 500.00 DUU . UU DUU . UU 7cn nn 7cn nn AUXILIARY POLICE UNIFORMS 750.00 / DU . UU / DU . UU 7 1 c 7 en 7 1 C 7 cn , EMERGENCY SERVICES 3,500.00 J I o / . DU 4,750.00 4,417.50 0.00 4,417.50 CONSERVATION COMMISSION 11 vt cm on n nn 11 aq a no CONTRACT SERVICES 5,000.00 1 1 , 4o4 . UU 1 1 , 4cJ4 . UU 1 100 oo 1 1 nn nn EXPENSES 1,600.00 1 , 1UU.UU l , l UU . UU 6,600.00 12,584.00 0.00 12,584.00 GAS INSPECTOR "3 RQt . A& SALARY OF GAS INSPECTOR 3,447.56 J , ODD . 40 0 , OttD GO 1 oc oo 1 9C on ASSISTANT 125,00 1 £0 . UU 1 tO . UU a oo no Ann nn EXPENSES 200.00 4UU . UU **uu . UU 3,772.56 4,110.46 0.00 4,110.46 PLUMBING INSPECTOR SALARY OF PLUMBING INSPECTOR 3,447.56 3,585.46 3,585.46 ASSISTANT 125.00 125.00 125.00 EXPENSES 400.00 600.00 600.00 3,972.56 4,310.46 0.00 4,310.46 TOTAL PUBLIC SAFETY 933,007.02 975,739.82 68,620.50 1 ,044,360.32 11 / - 90 FY 91 FY 91 FY 90 (WITHOUT PROPOSED (WITH _ BUDGET_ _OVERRJ_DESJ_ _ _OVERRJ_DES_ .(OVERRIDES)* HEALTH & TOWN BENEFITS *********************** BOARD OF HEALTH SALARY OF CHAIRMAN 600.00 600.00 600.00 SALARIES OF MEMBERS 675.00 675.00 675.00 ADMINISTRATION 6,950.00 5,925.00 5,925.00 AGENT CONTRACT SERVICES 24,388.00 25,363.52 25,363.52 ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT 19,441.89 20.219.57 20,219.57 EXPENSES 4,950.00 3,934.00 3,934.00 CAPE ANN MENTAL HEALTH 5,280.00 5,280.00 5,280.00 VISITING NURSE 2,000.00 2,000.00 2,000.00 SANITATION DISTRICT 5,000.00 0.00 0.00 69,284.89 63,997.09 0 00 63,997.09 STREET LIGHTING EXPENSE 34,500.00 15,000.00 H 15,000 00 30,000.00 VETERANS' BENEFITS ADMINISTRATION 21 ,556.00 22,498.48 22,498.48 15,000.00 15,000.00 15,000.00 EXPENSES . 36,556.00 37,498.48 0.00 37,498.48 RETIREMENT FUND 187,227.16 204,484.00 204,484.00 COUNCIL ON AGING 3,075.00 3,075.00 3,075.00 TOTAL HEALTH & TOWN BENEFITS 330,643.05 324,054.57 15,000 00 339,054.57 CULTURE & RECREATION ******************** LIBRARY SALARY OF LIBRARIAN 28,515.38 29,655.00 29.655.00 SALARY OF ASSIST LIBRARIAN 21,246.75 22,097.00 22,097.00 SALARY OF CHILDREN LIBRARIAN 19,569.38 20,352.00 20,352.00 WAGES OF CLERKS 22,936.53 25,533.95 1 ,577.05 27,111.00 WAGES OF CUSTODIAN 7,557.13 7,466.60 392 .40 7,859.00 EXPENSES-GENERAL 38,827.00 38,227.33 3,557 67 41 ,785.00 EXPENSES-MAINTENANCE 19.805.00 19,593.00 1,152 00 20,745.00 158.457.17 162,924.88 6,679 12 169,604.00 PARKS WAGES 23,460.00 24,814.00 24,814.00 OVERTIME WAGES 4,200.00 4,200.00 4,200.00 EXPENSES 16,885.00 17,730.00 17,730.00 44,545.00 46,744.00 0 00 46,744.00 RECREATION SALARY OF DIRECTOR 23,906.00 24,861.00 24,861.00 SUNMER PARK PROGRAM 17,625.24 20,300.00 20,300.00 WAGES 3,314.76 0.00 0.00 EXPENSES 5,675.00 0.00 0.00 50,521.00 45,161.00 0. 00 45,161.00 TOTAL CULTURE & RECREATION 253,523. 17 254,829.88 6,679.12 261,509.00 PUBLIC WORKS ************ BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS SALARY OF CHAIRMAN 1,000.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 SALARIES OF MEMBERS 1,500.00 1,500.00 1,500.00 SALARY OF SUPERINTENDENT 33,547.50 34,889.00 34,889.00 SALARY OF GENERAL FOREMAN 28,835.19 29,988.00 29 988 00 ADMINISTRATIVE ASSIST 19,441.00 18,881.00 18'.88l'.00 EXPENSES 1,100.00 1,212.00 1,212.00 85,423.69 87,470.00 0.00 87,470.00 12 8 - 90 FY 91 FY 91 FY 90 (WITHOUT PROPOSED (WITH BUDGE T OVERRIDES) OVERRIDES OVERR IDES)* SANITATION COLLECTION & DISPOSAL FEE 295,066.00 0 .00 H 321 ,827.00 321 .827.00 WATER TESTING 200 00 200 00 200.00 RECYCLE PROGRAM 7,500 .00 7,500.00 295,266.00 7,700.00 321 ,827.00 329.527.00 H I GHWAY WAGES 117,692 00 119,760 00 1191 1 J | /760\}\J \J\J00 OVERTIME WAGES 2,500 00 3,500 00 3 500 00 PART TIME WAGES 4,200 00 5,200 00 5,200.00 EXPENSES 34,672 00 53.668 00 53,668.00 SNOW REMOVAL 45,000 00 45,000 00 45^000.00 HIGHWAY & SIDEWALK MAINT 120,000 00 20,000 00 100,000.00 120.000.00 324,064 00 247.128.00 100,000.00 347, 128.00 CEMETERY WAGES 11.964 00 12,408 00 12,408.00 OVERTIME WAGES 4,800 00 4,800 00 4,800.00 PART TIME WAGES 4,200 00 5,200 00 5,200.00 CLERK 600 00 600 00 600.00 EXPENSES 6,365 00 6,465 00 6 ,465.00 27,929.00 29,473 00 0.00 29,473.00 INSECT & PEST CONTROL WAGES 3.206 00 3.335 00 3,335.00 EXPENSES 2,150.00 2,150 00 2.150.00 5,356.00 5,485 00 f\ nn D.4HD.UU TREES WAGES 8,825.00 9,178 00 9.178.00 EXPENSES 3,884. 00 5,000. 00 5.000.00 12.709.00 14,178.00 0.00 14,178.00 TOTAL PUBLIC WORKS 750,747.69 391,434. 00 421,827.00 813,261.00 MISCELLANEOUS ************** UNCLASSIFIED R & M TOWN BUILDINGS 6,000.00 6,000.00 6,000 00 TOWN REPORTS 3,000.00 3,000.00 3,000 00 MEMORIAL DAY 1,600.00 1,500.00 1 ,500 00 INSURANCE 100,000.00 110,000.00 H 110,000 00 GROUP INSURANCE 148.000.00 175,000.00 H 175.000 00 MEDICARE 5,000.00 6.000.00 6,000 00 INTEREST 35,000.00 35,000.00 35,000 00 BORROWING DISCLOSURE 0.00 2,200.00 2,200 00 TOTAL MISCELLANEOUS 298,600.00 338,700.00 338,700 00 TOTAL TOWN GOVERNMENT 2,972,976.46 2,680,839.05 512,126.62 3,192.965.67 $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ ====== EDUCATION HAMILTON-WENHAM REGIONAL SCHOOL 1000 ADMINISTRATION 2000 INSTRUCTION 3000 OTHER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES 4000 OPERATION & MAINTENANCE 5000 FIXED CHARGES 7000 FIXED ASSETS TOTAL H-W REG SCHOOL 4,870,851.60 OVERRIDE ARTICLES FY90 69, 196.00 PRIMARY OVERRIDE 448,926.00 SECONDARY OVERRIDE 184,125.00 4,940.047.60 4,594 ,244. 27H 633,051.00 5,227,295.27 13 9 - 90 FY 91 FY 91 FY 90 (WITHOUT PROPOSED (WITH BUOGET OVERRIDES) OVERRIDES OVERRIDES)* TOTAL OPERATING BUDGET 7,913.024.06 7,275.083.32 1,145,177.62 8,420,260.94 * - CONTINGENT UPON THE PASSAGE OF REFERENDA QUESTIONS PURSUANT TO GENERAL LAWS CHAPTER 59, SECTION 21 C (G). ARTICLE 4 Moved by Peter Twining, duly seconded, that the Town raise and appropriate for schools, highways and all other town expenses as ATIONS set forth in the 1991 Fiscal Year bugeted in the second column (CONT'T) appearing on pages 26 - 33 of the Warrant Book with additions and corrections read by the Moderator excepting those Items Held. VOICE VOTE: Carried + + + + + + + + All Held Items were discussed in order, motions made on each, seconded and passed by voice vote. No changes were made in the recommended amounts. + + + + + + + + The Moderator returned to the override items in Column 3. Each override appro- priation was announced and discussed at length; all were voted bv voice vote without change. All budgeted override appropriations were moved by Peter Twining, duly seconded that the Town raise and appropriate an additional 1412.126.62 for departments and amounts listed below, contingent upon the passage of ref- erendum question pursuant to G.L. c59 21C(g). PUBLIC SAFETY-WAGES OF OFFICERS $53,620.50 CRUISER 15,000.00 STREET LIGHTING EXPENSE 15,000.00 LIBRARY - WAGES OF CLERKS 1 ,577.05 WAGES OF CUSTODIAN 392.40 EXPENSES - GENERAL 3,557.67 EXPENSES - MAINTENANCE 1 ,152.00 SANITATION - COLLECTION & DISPOSAL FEE 321 ,827.00 After lengthy discussions, above override appropriations were passed by Voice Vote. + + + + + + + + Robert Hagopian requested the following exception be noted in the minutes: He (Robert Hagopian) objects to the Moderator's refusal to accept his motion to replace budget item for Sanitation: Col le ction and Disposal Fee, from override to Public Works Budget. Moderator's refusal was based on the fact that there was no reconsideration motion made. + + + + + + + + The Annual Town Meeting adjourned at 10:15P.M. to reconvene at 7:30 P.M. Tuesday, May 8, 1990 at the Hami lton-Wenham Regional High School. + + + + + + + + The adjourned session of the 1990 Annual Town Meeting was reopened on Tuesday, May 8, 1990 at 7:40 P.M. by Moderator C.K. Spears. There were 514 voters present: PRECINCT 1 - 248 PRECINCT 2 - 266 14 . 10 -90 Override appropriations listed below were moved by Peter Twining, duly seconded, that the town raise and appropriate an additional $548,926.00 for Highway and Education, contingent upon the passage of referendum question pursuant to G.L. C59 21C(g). HIGHWAY - HIGHWAY AND SIDEWALK MAINTENANCE $100,000.00 EDUCATION - PRIMARY OVERRIDE 448,926.00 Moved by Peter Twining, duly seconded, that the town raise and appropriate an additional $184,125.00 for EDUCATION- SECONDARY OVERRIDE, contingent upon the 2 1 ) passage of referendum #1 pursuant to G.L.c.59 C ( g The override appropriations were discussed at length. Al 1 were passed by Voice Vote. + + + + + + + + Moved by Peter Twining, duly seconded, that the town adopt the Water Enterprise Budget as corrected. VOICE VOTE: Carried WATER ENTERPRISE BUDGET REVENUE 420,000.00 EXPENSES Full time wages 80,000.00 Overtime wages 12,000.00 C ler ical 19,063.00 Enterprise consultant 10,000.00 Expense 98,900.00 Well maintenance 11 ,000.00 Meter replacement/repair 50,000.00 Gate replacement 25,000.00 Equipment lease/purchase Front end loader 6,232.00 Debt service 89,775.00 TOTAL EXPENSES 401,970.00 SURPLUS/DEFICIT 3,030.00 + + + + + + + ARTICLE Moved by Kay Turner, duly seconded, that the town authorize the BORROW Treasurer/Collector, with the approval of the Selectmen, to MONEY borrow money from time to time in anticipation of the revenue of the Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 1990, in accordance with the provisions of General Laws, Chapter 44, Section 4 and to issue a note or notes therefor, payable within one year, and to renew any note or notes as may be given for a period of less than one year in accordance with General Laws. VOICE VOTE: Carried + + + + + + + ARTICLE 6 Moved by James Conrad, duly seconded, that the town: FINANCIAL ACTION A. Raise and appropriate or transfer from the Overlay Surplus Account $60,000. for the Finance Committee's Reserve Account. Transfer full amount in the State Aid to Libraries Account to the Library Expense Account to be used for Library Purposes. Transfer $7,000.00 from the Cemetery Sale of Lots and Graves Account to the Cemetery Improvements Account. Transfer $12,000.00 from the Cemetery Perpetual Care Income Account to the Cemetery Improvements Account. VOICE VOTE: Carried + + + + + + + 15 - 11-90 ARTICLE 7 Moved by William Hoyt, duly seconded, that the town raise and HIGHWAY appropriate $49,791.00 pursuant to General Laws, Chapter 90, (Xf&TRUCTION Section 34, for Highway Repair, Improvement and Construction, or for any other purpose authorized by that Section. VOICE VOTE: Carried + + + + + + + + ARTICLE 8 Moved by William Hoyt, duly seconded, that the town use all LOCAL money available of monies available to the town under the Local TRANSPORTATION Transportation Aid Program for Road Construction, Reconstruc- A1D tion and Repair. VOICE VOTE: Carried + + + + + + + + ARTICLE 9 Moved by Joann Patton, duly seconded, contingent upon the TOWN HALL passage of a town referendum question pursuant to General HANDICAPPED Laws Chapter 59, Section 21C(g), raise and appropriate FACILITIES $190,000.00 for construction of access and facilities for the handicapped at the Town Hall, and authorize the Select- men to apply for, receive, and expend without further appro- priation sums of money from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, and from all other sources for those purposes. VOICE VOTE: Carried + + + + + + + + ARTICLE 10 Moved by Richard Ceremsak, duly seconded that the town approve NORTH SHORE the Gross Operating and Maintenance Budget of the North Shore REGIONAL Regional Vocational School District and raise and appropriate VOCATIONAL $65,289.00 for the Town's assessed portion thereof. SCHOOL VOICE VOTE: Carried + + + + + + + + ARTICLE 11 Moved by Robert McRae, duly seconded, that the Town raise and i FIRE appropriate $7,600., appropriate $30,400. from the Stab i 1 DEPARTMENT zation Fund, and authorize the Selectmen to purchase a One- FORESTRY Ton Four-Wheel-Drive Truck Chassis, Tank, Pump and Body, plus TRUCK necessary parts to make up a Forest and Brush Fire Truck, to be constructed by the Fire Department Mechanic, and authorize the sale or exchange of the old truck. VOICE VOTE: Carried + + + + + + + + ARTICLE 12 Moved by John Lawrence, Jr., duly seconded, that the town TREASURER/ petition the General Court of Massachusetts for legislation COLLECTOR authorizing the Selectmen to appoint the Treasurer and Collector, to establish the term of office of each and to appoiint the Treasurer as Collector. STANDING VOTE: YES - 241 NO - 247 - DEFEATED + + + + + + + + ARTICLE 13 Moved by Marjorie Hansen, duly seconded, that the town raise ENVICWtNTAL and appropriate $50,000. for the enviormental cleanup of the CLEANUP Town Hall property and related areas. VOICE VOTE: Carried + + + + + + + + 16 12 - 90 ARTICIE 14 Moved by Robert Hagopian, duly seconded, that the town vote to RTAYTS I ATE include Article 26, adopted at the 1979 Annual Town Mppting ABATEMENTS relating to the Granting of Limited Real Estate Tax Abate- ments for certain improvements to real estate with the Town By-Laws and treated as such. VOICE VOTE: Defeated + + + + + + + ARTICLE 15 Moved by Leonard Broughton, duly seconded, that the town CONGREGATE transfer from the Clark Property Account to the Hamilton ELDERLY Housing Authority $25,573.54 of the interest accrued through HOUSING June 30, 1990 on the net proceeds of the sale of the town land at 292 Bridge Street to be used for renovations of the former First Presbyterian Church at 121 Railroad Avenue for use as Congregate Elderly Housing, and transfer the remainder of the interest accrued through June 30, 1990 in the Clark Property Account to the Conservation Fund. VOICE VOTE: Carried + + + + + + + ARTICLE 16 Moved by John Rhoades, duly seconded, that the town appropriate WETLAND the local share of the fees collected under the Wetlands Pro- PROTECTION tection Act and deposited in the Wetlands Protection fund to to be used for conservation purposes by Conservation Commission as provided for in the Wetland Protection Act, Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 131, Section 40 as amended by Chapter 287, Section 54 of the Acts of 1989. VOICE VOTE: Carried + + + + + + + + ARTICLE 17 Moved by John Rhoades, duly seconded, that the town amend OBSERVATION Chapter XVI of the By-Laws of the Town by adding the following BY-LAW new section: AMJOENT ENFORCEMENT: A person who violates any provision of this By- Law or any provision of a permit issued hereunder, shall be punished by a fine of NOT MORE than $300. Violation of each provision of this By-Law and each provision of a permit issued hereunder shall constitute a separate offense. As an alternative to initiating criminal proceedings in a specific case, the Com- mission may elect to utilize the non-criminal disposition pro- cedure established by General Laws Chapter 40, Section 21D which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety. VOICE VOTE: Carried Question of Vote by seven (7) voters. STANDING VOTE: Carried (Moderator Ruling) + + + + + + + + ARTICLE 18 Moved by Blanche Day, duly seconded, that the town raise and LIBRARY appropriate $8,000.00 for the repair of the roof at the ROOF Hamilton Public Library. VOICE VOTE: Carried + + + + + + + 17 13-90 ARTICLE 19 Moved by Blanche Day. duly seconded, that the town direct the L IBRARY Personnel Board to review the salaries of Town Librarians, to SALARIES compare them with comparable positions m School, College and Corporate Libraries, and to report to the Town its findings. VOICE VOTE: Carried + + + + + + + + ARTICLE 20 Moved by Peter Clark, duly seconded, that the town accept PRIDES PARK Prides Park and Farrington Lane as public ways. FARRI NGTON LANE VOICE VOTE: Carried + + + + + + + + ARTICLE 21 Moved by Marjone Hansen, duly seconded, that the town BICENTIENNIAL authorize the Selectmen to appoint a committee to prepare for the Bicentennial Celebration of the Incorporation of the Town. VOICE VOTE: Carried + + + + + + + + ARTICLE 22 Moved by Peter Britton, duly seconded, that the town take 7TJNING BY-LAW No Action on this Article. AMENDMENT/USE REGULATIONS STANDING VOTE: Carried + + + + + + + + ARTICLE 23 Moved by Leonard Broughton, duly seconded, that the town LANDFILL take No Action on this Article. VOICE VOTE: Carried + + + + + + + + ARTICLE 24 Moved by Peter Clark, duly seconded, that the town amend ZONING BY-LAW Section VI. H of the By-Law (Site Plan Review) in accordance AMENDMENT with the provisions set forth on page 46 of the Warrant " SITE PLAN Book. • REVIEW 1) Add the following sentence to Sec. VI.H.2.a (Projects Requiring Approval), after the second sentence: "Site Plan Review is required for interior alterations which increase the commercial, industrial, institu- tional or multifamily residential floor area within an existing building, and/or which change the number of separately leasable or saleable spaces within an ex- isting building." 2) Delete Sec VI.H.2.C.1 (Exemptions from Site Plan Review) which states, as follows: "1) Interior alterations that do not add to the com- mercial floor area of the building shall not require Site Plan Review. (For example, panelling, shelving, partitions, counters, dflooring and general interior decoration)."; and substitute therefor the following: "1) Interior alter- ations shall not require Site Plan Review unless the alter- ations increase the floor area within the building devoted to any of the uses listed in Item 2. a above (Projects Requiring approval), and/or change the number of separately leasable or saleable spaces within the building. Conversion of the interior of a residential building to any of the uses listed in 2. a above would require Site Plan Review. Examples of exempt interior alterations are: panelling, shelving, partitions other than those creating new commercial units, counters, flooring and general interior decoration." 18 14 - 90 ARTICLE 24 3) Add the following item 6 to Sec. V1.H.2.C, (Exemptions ^ rom te P ' an Rev ' ew ; (Cont'd) ^' ) "6) Customary home occupations permitted under Sec. V.A.8 of this By-law shall not require Site Plan Approval." STANDING VOTE: Passed (Moderator rules more than 2/3 in favor) + + + + + + + ARTICLE 25 Moved by Daniel Parsons, duly seconded, that the Town accept the provisions of General Laws Chapter 148, Section 261. AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER SYSTEMS VOICE VOTE: Carried MJLTIPLE DWELLING UNITS + + + + + + + + ARTICLE 26 Moved by Daniel Parsons, duly seconded, that the Town accept AUTOMATIC the provisions of General Laws Chapter 148, Section 26H. SPRINKLER SYSTEMS/LODGING AND BOARDING HOUSES VOICE VOTE: Carried + + + + + + + + ARTICLE 27 Moved by William Hoyt, duly seconded that the Town raise and SANDING appropriate $9,800, appropriate $39,200 from the Stabiliza- TRUCK tion Fund, and authorize the Board of Public Works to acquire by Purchase or Equipment Lease with option ot purchase, a new sanding truck and authorize the Board of Public Works to sell or exchange an old truck. VOICE VOTE: Unanimous + + + + + + + + ARTICLE 28 Moved by William Hoyt, duly seconded, that the Town, contingent upon the passage of a referendum question pursuant to General TENNIS AND Laws Chapter 59, Section 21C(g), raise and appropriate $48,000 BASKETBALL to repair the tennis and basketball courts at Patton Park. COURTS STANDING VOTE: Carried + + + + + + + + ARTICLE 29 Moved by William Wheaton, duly seconded, that the Town amend the Section V.D. of the Zoning By-Law (Ground Water Protection ZONING BY-LAW Zone) in accordance with the modified provisions forth AMENDMENT/ set on Page 49 of Warrant GROUNDWATER the Book. PROTECTION ZONE VOICE VOTE: Unanimous 1) Delete existing Sec. V.D. 3 of the Zoning By-law, which states - there shall be a minimum lot area of 80,000 square feet for each dwelling unit in the Groundwater Protection Overlay District." and substitute there- for the fol lowing: "...there shall be a minimum lot area of 80,000 square feet for a building lot in the ground water Protection Overlay District." 19 15 - 90 ARTICLE 29 2) Insert a new Section V.D.4 as follows: . . "4. Lots partially in the District. Any lCont d) lot which has one-third or more of its total area falling in the Groundwater Protection District must meet all the requirements of the Groundwater Protection District, section V.D.", and renumber succeeding sections accordingly. + + + + + + + + ARTICLE 30 Moved by William Hoyt, duly seconded, that the Town raise and appropriate $2,800.00 and appropriate $11,200 from the Stabili- LEAF zation Fund and authorize the Board of Public Works to purchase COLLECTOR a leaf collector. VOICE VOTE: Unanimous + + + + + + + + ARTICLE 31 Moved by John Lawrence, Jr., duly seconded that the Town amend Chapter III, Section 8 of the Town By-Laws to rename the "Emer- EMERGENCY gency Communications Center Advisory Committee" the "Emergency CENTER Communications Center Operations Board." VOICE VOTE: Carried + + + + + + + + The Meeting was adjourned at 10:25 P.M. by Moderator Spears to reconvene at 7:30 P.M. Wednesday, May 9, 1990 at the Hami lton-Wenham Regional High School. + + + + + + + + The reconvened third session of the 1990 Annual Town Meeting was opened at 7:40 P.M. by the Moderator There were 278 voters present: PRECINCT 1 - 122 PRECINCT 2 - 156 The Moderator again reminded those present that the motion to limit debate was sti 1 1 in effect. ARTICLE 32 Moved by George Cutler, duly seconded that the Town amend Section VLB. 6 of the Zoning By-Law (Dimensional/Setback ZONING BY-LAW Requirements for Lots altered to create New Streets) in AMENDMENT accordance with the provisions set forth on page 49 of the DIMENSIONAL/ Warrant Book. SETBACK REQUIREMENTS VOICE VOTE: Unanimous In Section VI. B. 6 (Dimensional/Setback requirements for lots altered to create new streets) delete the first phrase which states, "Notwithstanding the above provisions, no lot which is smaller than 150% of minimum lot area shall be altered to create a new street unless: " and substitute therefor the following: "Notwithstanding any other provisions of this Sec. VI. B, no lot shall be altered to create a new way to be appro- ved and endorsed under the Subdivision Control Law unless...". + + + + + + + + ARTICLE 33 Moved by Donna McKenna, duly seconded, that the Town amend Section 3 of the Historic District By-Law to read: HISTROIC The authority of the Commission shall not extend DISTRICT to the review of any of the categories of Buildings, Structures, or External Architectural features in the District set out in Items One, Two and Four through Seven of Section 8(a) of Chapter 40C of the General Laws as amended. VOICE VOTE: Carried + + + 4 + + + + 20 16 - 90 ARTICLE 34 Moved by Marjorie Hansen, duly seconded, that the Town raise and a p opriate $5,000. for the TOWN HALL PP purchase of a heating oil tank or tanks at tne Town Ha 'l a °d for tne removal HEATING OIL and re- placement expenses associated therewith. j MK VOICE VOTE: Carried ******** ARTICLE 35 Moved by Peter Twining, duly seconded, that the Town take No Action on this Article TAXATION OF IMTOVENENTS VOICE VOTE: Carried ******** ARTICLE 36 Moved by John Lawrence, Jr., duly seconded that the Town accept QUARTERLY the^provi sions of Section 41 of Chapter 653 of the Acts of TAX BILLING STANDING VOTE: Carried ******* ARTICLE 37 Moved by George Cutler, duly seconded, that the Town accept the provisions of SUBDIVISION Chapter 245 of the Acts of 1988. DEFAULT FUNDS VOICE VOTE: Carried ******** ARTICLE 38 MOVED BY Ann Marie Cullen, duly seconded, that the Town raise taping and a PP r opriate $8,700. as Hamilton's share to replace and update EQUIPMENT the voice and radio taping equipment at the Hamilton- Wenham Emergency Center, provided that the Town of Wenham appropriates its share. VOICE VOTE: Carried ******** ARTICLE 39 Moved by Leonard Broughton, duly seconded, that the Town amend Chapter DOG BY-LAW XVII of the Town By-Laws (Dog By-Laws) in accordance AMENDMENT Wlth the Provisions set forth on Pages 52 and 53 of the Warrant Book After much heated debate and two (2) motions to amend the main motion, which were defeated, Article 39 was passed. VOICE VOTE: Carried 1. Substitute the following for existing Paragraph 2 of Section2 "Notwithstanding the schedule of fines set forth in Chapter 140, Section 173A of the General Laws, the following schedule of fines shall apply to the failure of any owner or keeper of dogs to com- ply with the order of the Dog Officer: first offense within a calendar year shall be ten dollars ($10.00) second offense within a calendar year shall be thirty dollars ($30.00); the third, or subsequent offenses in the calendar year shall be fifty dollars ($50.00)." 2. Make the following additions: Section 4: "A late fee of Fifty dollars shll be paid by owners or keeper of record each year who license said dog or dogs on or after August 1. The owner or keeper of a dog registered in Ham- ilton shall cause it to wear around its neck or body, a collar or harness to which shall be securely attached a tag in a form as prescribed by the Town Clerk and available at the Town Clerk's office." 21 . 17-90 ARTICLE 39 Section 7: Definition of Nuisance Animal behavior which constitutes a nuisance includes, but it (Cont'd) is not limited to. the following: molesting passersby or pass- ing vehicles (including bicycles), attacking persons or do- DOG BY-LAW mestic animals, trespassing on school grounds or other public AMENDMENT prope r ty, damaging public or private property, barking, whining, or howling in an excessive continuous, or untimely fashion. Section 8: Duties and Powers of Dog Officer The Dog Officer shall attend to all complaints, and other matters pertaining to dogs, and shall take whatever legal action is authorized by law. Section 9: Abandoned and Abused Dogs The Dog Officer shall confine any animal found to be without adequate care, or found in insanitary or unsafe conditions, or that has been abused, abandoned, or neglected. Any such animal shall be confined for not less than 3 days . Section 10: Impounded Dogs Impounded dogs shall be kept for ten days unless reclaimed by their owners. Dogs not claimed by their owners within ten days or placed in suitable new homes, may be humanely euthanized by an agency delegated by the dog officer. Sectgion 11: Quarantined Dogs Any dog which bites a person shall be quarantined for ten days if ordered by the Inspector of Animals. During quarantine, the dog shall be securely confined and kept from contact with any other animals. At the discretion of the Inspector of Animals, the quarantine may be on the premises of the owner. If the Inspector of Animals requires other confinement, the owners shall surrender the animal for the quarantine period to an animal shelter or shall, at his own expense, place it in a veterinary hospital Section 12: Fee and Fine Enforcement No dog shall be released to its owner or keeper until pound fees, pick-up fees, and fines are paid in full. Section 13: Pick-Up Fees Any violator who has violated the By-Law more than once shall pay a pickup fee of Ten dollars for each subsequent offense. Section 14: Enforcement The Dog Officer and Police of the Town of Hamilton are hereby authorized to issue a Notice of Violatio n to an owner or keeper who has violated any provision of the By-Law. ******** ARTICLE 40 Moved by Robert Cummings, duly seconded, that the Town of Hamilton adopt as a By-Law the "Lease Law" set forth in LEASE LAW Article 40 of the Warrant and that a committee be established to prepare a lease law program for the Town of Hamilton within an annual budget range not to exceed $25,000. Heated debate and attempts to clarify by Town Council failed to persuade the Town Meeting STANDING VOTE: Defeated ******** 22 18 - 90 ARTICLE 41 Moved by John Lawrence, Jr., duly seconded, that the Town authorize conveyance of Town land on Forest Street, shown on TOWN LAND Lot 116 on Assessor's Map 066; specify $2,000. as the mini- FOREST mum price to be paid for such conveyance; and authorize the STREET Board of Selectmen to take all action in connection therewith VISUAL COUNT: Passed 4 - NO - Moderator rules; passed by more than 2/3 votes ******** ARTICLE 42 Mov^d by Leonard Broughton, duly seconded , that the Town, contingent upon failure to approve, subject to a referendum TOWN BY-LAW question pursuant to General Laws C59 Section 21C(g) authorizing GARBAGE AND an assessment of $321,827.00 in real estate and personal REFUSE property taxes for the purpose of funding Sanitation, Collation and Disposal Fees for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1990, adopt the following By-Law: The Board of Public Works is authorized to establish charges and fees for the collection of garbage, rubbish and refuse and to establish procedures, rules and regulations relative thereto. And, 1 further move that the Town petition the General Court for legislation authorizing procedures for the collection of such fees and charges, including the imposition of leins for unpaid charges. STANDING VOTE: Carried ******** ARTICL E 43 Moved by George Cutler, duly seconded, that the Town vote to amend Section VI. VIIIc, V.A, IX. and IX. of the Zoning ZONING H, D, By-Law in accordance with provisions set forth on pages 54 BY-LAW and 55 of the Warrant Book. AMENDMENT VOICE VOTE Passed 1. Add to Section VI. H. 4. a. 2. (Required Contents for Site Plan Review Application) a new item d. as follows: d. When the Board of Appeals deems it necessary, it may require that the applicant pay a review fee to cover the reasonable costs of consultants engaged by said Board to assist in review of the proposed Site Plan, as authorized and limited by M.G.L., Ch. 44, Sec. 53G, and Sec. IX. H. of this Zoning By-Law. 2. Add to Section VIII. C. (Administration: Cluster and Elder Housing Special Permits), the following new sentence, located after the third sentence in the current language: "The Planning Board will require the applicant to pay a review fee to cover the reasonable costs of consultants engaged by the Board to assist in review of the proposed plans, as authorized and limited by M.G.L. Ch. 44, Sec. 53G and Sec. IX. H. of this Zoning By-Law." 3. Add to Section V.A. 12. h. (Cluster Plan Approval Process) a new item 5.. and renumber the existing Item 5 as Item 6. The new Item 5 shall read as follows: 5. The Planning Board will require the applicant to pav a review fee to cover the reasonable costs of consultants engaged by the Planning Board to assist in review of the proposed plans, as authorized and limited by M.G.L. Ch. 4d, Sec. 536 and Sec. IX. H, of this Zoning By-Law. 22 : . 19 - 90 Add to Section [X.D. (Board of Appeals Powers) a new item 5 as follows: 5. To require applicants for Special Permits. Site Plan Approval. Variances and/or Comprehensive Permits under M.G.I. Ch. 40B to pay a review fee to cover the reasonable costs of consultants engaged by the Board of Appeals to assist in review of proposed plans, as set forth in Sec. IX. H. of this Zoning By-Law. Add Section IX. (Board of Appeals) a new item H. , as fol lows IX. H. Outside Consultants to Assist Special Permit Granting Authority 1. When reviewing an application for (permit/approval), the Board may determine that the assistance of outside consultants is warranted due to the size, scale or com- plexity of a proposed project or because of a project's potential impacts. The Board may require that applicants pay a "review fee" consisting of the reasonable costs incurred by the Board for the employment of application. 2. In hiring outside consultants, the Board may engage engineers planners, lawyers, urban designers or other appropriate professionals who can assist the Board in analyzing a project to ensure compliance with all relevant laws, ordinances/bylaws, and regulations. 3. The Board may estimate the review fee in advance of performance of the consulting work. Funds received by the Board pursuant to this section shall be deposited with the municipal treasurer who shall establish a special account for this purpose. Expenditures from this special account may be made at the direction of the Board without further appropriation. Expenditures from this special account shall be made only in connection with the review of a specific project or projects for which a review fee has been or will be collected from the applicant. Failure of an applicant to pay a review fee shall be grounds for denial of the (appl ication/permit) 4. Review fees may only be spent for services rendered in connection with the specific project from which they were collected. Accrued interest may also be spent for this purpose. At the completion of the Board's review of a pro- ject, any excess amount in the account, including interest, attributable to a specific project, shll be repaid to the applicant or the applicant's successor in interest. A final report of said account shall be made available to the applicant or the applicant's successor in interest. For the purpose of this regulation, any person or entity claiming to be an applicant's successor in interest shall provide the Board with documentation establishing such succession in interest. 5. Any applicant may take an administrative appeal from the selection of the outside consultant to the (City Counci 1 /Board of Selectmen). The grounds for such an appeal shall be limited to claims that the consultant selected has a conflict of interest or does not possess the minimum, required qualifications. The minimum quali- fications shall consist either of an educational degree in, or related to, the field at issue or three or more years of practice in the field at issue or related field. The re- quired time limit for action upon an application by the board shall be extended by the duration of the administrative appeal. In the event that no decision is made by the (City Council/Board of Selectmen) within one month following the filing of the appeal, the selection made by the Board shall stand. 24 20 - 90 ARTICLE 44 Moved by Marjorie Hansen, duly seconded, that the Town accept the provisions of General Laws Chapter 40, Section 39K and AMBULANCE establish an Enterprise Fund for the Police Department Ambu- ENTERPRISE lance and its operation. FUND VOICE VOTE: Carried ******** ARTICLE 45 Moved by Marjorie Hansen, duly seconded, that the Town appropriate $8,750. in Ambulance User Fees for future AMBULANCE purchase or lease of an ambulance. VOICE VOTE: Passed ******** ARTICLE 46 Moved by Peter Twining, duly seconded, that the Town appropriate and authorize the Assessors to use $51,000. of FINANCIAL available certified free cash to reduce the tax rate for the ACTION Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 1990. VOICE VOTE: Carried ******** RESOLUTION PROPOSED BY HARVEY NICHOLS: Be it resolved the Town Meeting members here in assembled go on record and support the keeping of essential services of Rubbish and Garbage collection in the regular budget in the future and not be put on override. Moderator adjourned until 7:00 A.M. Thursday Ma y 17, 1990 at the Winthrop School to Vote on Article 1 and the Override Questions. Duly seconded and voted. A TRUE COPY. ATTEST Mk) Helen R. Boyles, Town^C lerk 25 0 21 - 90 HAMILTON ANNUAL TOWN ELECTION HELD MAY 17, 1990 AT W1NTHR0P SCHOOL, HAMILTON, MA. VOTE ON ARTICLE 1 The Moderator declard the polls open at 7:00 A.M. There were 2,826 votes cast as follows: ***** 7 - 1\io\1 PRECINCT 1 - 1,445 PRECINCT I DDCT 1 MPT 9 PRECINCI 1 MOOERATOR 1 1 7/1 70Q7 HOWARD C.K. SPEARS 1 165 1 1 c<* cOi 7 OTHERS 15 i 1 7 7C 1 BLANKS 261 COO 0 1 TOWN CLERK 711 1 A C ELLEN DUFFY-ROY / 0 1 HQ THERESA M. MIMI FANNING /OU oy c 1 jOC 1 9/1 9F. 1 ROBERT C. HAGOPIAN 1 51 CO 1 7nn BQ7 MARJORIE K. HANSEN OU / BLANKS 88 OCQ9 1 7f\ SELECTMEN 7no 7on 1/179 JAMES CONRAD 702 1 C\J 1 <*CC ten ROBERT C. HAGOPIAN 349 id l 7 A (\ t 77 RACHEL D. PEARLSTEIN 274 2<»y 523 7 7 OTHERS 0 5 J 1 AQ 77Q BLANKS 120 1 Uo CCO TREASURER/COLLECTOR one ROBERT C. HAGOPIAN 128 10/ do C 7 7 CLARENCE N. TREPANIER 310 317 62/ KAY E. TURNER 900 788 1 boo lit BLANKS 107 109 216 ASSESSOR JAMES A. ESSENSA, JR. 1072 1043 2115 BLANKS 373 335 708 BOARD OF HEALTH WILLIAM E. TANZER 1071 1049 2120 OTHERS 0 2 2 BLANKS 374 320 704 BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS GEORGE H. RICKER, JR. 1090 1058 2148 OTHERS 0 5 5 BLANKS 355 318 673 PLANNING BOARD GEORGE C. CUTLER 768 690 1454 LINDA G. FATES 494 570 1001 OTHERS 0 i 1 BLANKS 183 182 365 HOUSING AUTHORITY JAMES T. CAMPBELL 1050 1008 2058 OTHERS 0 1 1 BLANKS 395 372 767 QUESTION #1: Override pursuant to Chapter 59, Section 21C(g) for Hami lton-Wenham Regional School District. "Shall the Town of Hamilton be allowed to assess an additional $448,926.00 in real estate and personal property taxes for the purpose of financing the Town's apportioned share of costs in- cluding 28 Teaching Positions, 3 Special Education Teaching Positions, .6 Administrator, 6 Teaching Assistants, 1 Secretary, 1 Nurse, 1 Custodian, 1 Crossing Guard, Textbooks and Instructional Materials, Middle School and High School Programs such as Yearbook, Drama, Musical, National Honor Society, Student Council, Science Fair, Marching Bank, College Bowl Team, Sound-Off, Candlelight, Math Team, Homecoming/Dances, all Freshman Sports, 6 Varsity Sports, HS Athletic Trainer, Teachers' Professional Development, of the Hami lton-Wenham Regional School District for the fiscal year beginning July first, nineteen hundred and ninety?" YES 750 782 1532 NO 644 560 1204 BLANKS 51 39 90 26 22 - 90 PRECINCT 1 PRECINCT 2 TOTAL QUESTION 2: Override pursuant to Chapter 59, Section 21C(g) for Hami Iton-Wenham Regional School District. "In the event the Town votes in favor of Question No. I, shall the Town of Hamilton be allowed to assess an additional $184,125.00 in real estate and personal property taxes for the purpose of financ- ing the Town's apportioned share of costs including, Elementary Instrumental Music and Band, Middle School French Teacher, Middle School Industrial Arts, Music and Life Skills Programs, High School Community Service and Work Study Programs, Special Education Alter- native Program, 1 Nurse, 1 Custodian, 2 Teaching Assistants, Test- ing Program, Computers, and High School Hockey Program of the Hami lton-Wenham Regional School District for the fiscal year be- ginning July first, nineteen hundred and ninety?" YES 707 705 1412 NO 713 659 1372 BLANKS 25 17 42 QUESTION 3: Override pursuant to Chapter 59, Section 21C(g) for Police Department. "Shall the Town of Hamilton be allowed to assess an additional $68,520.50 in real estate and personal property taxes for the purpose of funding wages of police officers and purchasing a police cruiser for the fiscal year beginning July first, nineteen hundred and ninety?" YES 780 757 1537 NO 634 605 1239 BLANKS 31 19 50 QUESTION 4: Override pursuant to Chapter 59, Section 21C(g) for Sanitation. "Shall the Town of Hamilton be allowed to assess an additional $321,827.00 in real estate and personal property taxes for the purpose of funding sanitation collection and disposal fees for the fiscal year beginning July first, nineteen hundred and ninety?" YES 846 885 1731 NO 574 472 1046 BLANKS 25 24 49 QUESTION 5: Override pursuant to Chapter 59, Section 21C(g) for Library. "Shall the Town of Hamilton be allowed to assess an additional $6,679.12 in real estate and personal property taxes for the purpose of funding the library budget, including wages of clerks, wages of custodian, general expenses and maintenance expenses for the fiscal year beginning July first, nineteen hundred and ninety?" YES 845 891 1736 NO 562 465 1027 BLANKS 38 25 63 QUESTION 6: Override pursuant to Chapter 59, Section 21C(g) for Highway/Sidewalk maintenance. " Shall the Town of Hamilton be allowed to assess an additional $100,000.00 in real estate and personal property taxes for the purpose of funding highway and sidewalk maintenance, including normal maintenance of streets and sidewalks, such as crack sealing, paving, and cleaning of catch basins, for the fiscal year beginning July first, nineteen hundred and ninety?" YES 696 734 1430 NO 706 623 1329 BLANKS 43 24 67 QUESTION 7: Override pursuant to Chapter 59, Section 21C(g) for Town Hall Handicap Faci 1 ities. "Shall the Town of Hamilton be allowed to assess an additional $190,000.00 in real estate and personal property taxes for the purpose of providing access and facilities for the handicapped, including an elevator, at the Town Hall for the fiscal year be- ginning July first, nineteen hundred and ninety?" YES 356 351 707 NO 1039 992 2031 BLANKS 50 38 88 27 1 23 - 90 PRECINCT 1 PRECINCT 2 TOTAL QUESTION 8: Override pursuant to Chapter 59, Section 21C(g) for Street Lights. "Shall the Town of Hamilton be allowed to assess an additional $15,000.00 in real estate and personal property taxes for the purpose of funding street lighting expense for the fiscal year beginning July first, nineteen hundred and ninety?" YES 578 592 1170 NO 826 759 1585 BLANKS 41 30 71 QUESTION 9: Override pursuant to Chapter 59, Section 21C(g) for Tennis and Basketball Courts at Patton Park "Shall the Town of Hamilton be allowed to assess an additional $48,000.00 in real estate and personal property taxes for the purpose of funding repairs to the tennis and baskettal courts at Patton Park for the fiscal year beginning July first, nineteen hundred and ninety?" YES 435 437 872 NO 958 914 1872 BLANKS 52 30 82 HAMILTON-WENHAM REGIONAL SCHOOL COMMITTEE VOTE FOR THREE * CAROLYN L. CHOUINARO 604 476 1080 DONALD E. GALLANT 366 429 795 ROBERT C. HAGOPI AN 372 332 704 WILLIAM E. HEITZ 607 523 1130 DAVID KEOUGH 473 429 902 BERNARD MACCULLUM 115 155 270 * JAMES Q. PURDY, SR. 444 453 897 * MARY ELIZABETH RE1LLY 587 641 1228 BLANKS 768 705 1427 * Denotes election to the Regional District Committee when votes from Hamilton and Wenham were combined. Polls were closed at 8:00 P.M. Moderator announced results at 8:15 P.M. with final tally and closure of the Annual Town Meeting at 11:30 P.M. A TRUE COPY: ATTEST Helen R. Boyles, Town Cl^k 28 24 - 90 SPECIAL RECOUNT HELD JUNE 5. 1990 9:00 A.M. HAMILTON TOWN HALL A recount of the votes cast for HAMI LTON-WENHAM REGIONAL SCHOOL COMMITTEE, three year term, as petitioned by Donald E. Gallant was held June 5, 1990. The results of the election did not change. ATTEST: Theresa M. Fanning, Town Clerk y~ **************+*+*+**+************+*********+***++**+******++*+************+****+**** TOWN OF HAMILTON SPECIAL TOWN MEETING HELD MONDAY, JUNE 18, 1990 AT HAMI LTON-WENHAM REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL Moderator Howard C.K. Spears opened the meeting at 7:45 P.M. with 262 voters present: Precinct 1 - 122 Precinct 2 - 140 Mr. Robert Hagopian inquired if any rules were going to be in effect at this meeting as were used at the Annual Town Meeting which limited the length of each speakers debate. The Moderator stated that said motion was dissolved and there was no such motion at this meeting. ******** Mr. Peter Twining explained Articles 1 through 5, using slides to show the transfers, the sources from which they came and the changes. ******* ARTICLE 1 Moved by Peter Twining, duly seconded, that the Town transfer to the reserve fund for tne current fiscal year $10,000. of the amount TRANSFER previously appropriated under Article 16 of the May, 1989 Annual Town Meeting for an evaluation of Town buildings. VOICE VOTE: Carried ******** ARTICLE 2 Moved by Raymond Whipple, duly seconded, that the Town transfer to the reserve funcl for tne current fiscal year of the amount TRANSFER $2,317.02 previously appropriated under Article 20 of the May, 1988 Annual Town Meeting for the installation of gasoline fuel tanks. VOICE VOTE: Carried ******** 29 25 - 90 ARTICLE 3 Moved by Margaret Atwood, duly seconded, that the Town transfer to the reserve fund for the current fiscal year $5,829.50 of the amount TRANSFER previously appropriated under Article 8 of the May, 1988 Annual Town Meeting for the reconstruction of the Winthrop Street Bridge. VOICE VOTE: Carried ******** ARTICLE 4 Moved by Peter Twining, duly seconded, that the Town transfer to the reserve fund for the current fiscal year appropriations under Article TRANSFER 5 of the May, 1989 Annual Town Meeting in the amounts set forth and listed in Exhibit A to the Warrant. VOICE VOTE: Carried EXHIBIT A SPECIAL HAMILTON TOWN MEETING JUNE 18, 1990 REVISIONS TO FY ' 90 BUDGET ORIGINAL PROPOSED ACCOUNT APPROPRIATION CHANGE ($) ($) Treasurer/Collector Salary 33,547.50 (1,742.00) Fire Mechanic Wages 6,645.60 (1,000.00) Emergency Center Dispatchers 78,318.88 (5,500.00) Veteran Expense 15,000.00 (6,000.00) Insurance 100,000.00 (5,000.00) Group Insurance 148,000.00 (2,000.00) TOTAL TRANSFER 21,242.00 ******** ARTICLE 5 Moved by Peter Twining, duly seconded, that the Town transfer to the reserve fund for the current fiscal year $14,296.48 from the TRANSFER free cash account for the fiscal year 1990. 2/3 Vote required VOICE VOTE: Unanimous ******** ARTICLE 6 Moved by William Dery, duly seconded, that the Town transfer care, custody, management and control of all or a portion of the land DUMP currently owned by the Town bounded by Chebacco Road on the West, TRANSFER the corporate boundary of the Town of Manchester on the South, the corporate boundary of the Town of Essex on the East, and on the North by a line from a point on the Essex corporate boundary 1,826 feet, plus or minus, north of said boundary's intersection with the Town of Manchester corporate boundary running S 65° 38' 20" W to the intersection of the sideline of Chebacco Road to the Conservation Commission for purposes authorized by General Laws Chapter 40, Section 8C and rules and regulations adopted there- under. After lengthy debate Conservation Commission Co-Chairman John Rhoads motioned that No Action be taken. Moderator asked for a second to the motion to take No Action. Duly seconded. 30 , 26 - 90 ARTICLE 6 Moderator moved to go directly to take a vote on No Action 71 which requires a 2/3 vote. (Cont'd)* ji Standing Vote: YES - 205 NO - 56 Vote to take No Action passed ******** After motion, duly seconded and voted, the Moderator declared the meeting dissolved at 9:00 P.M. A TRUE COPY. ATTEST: Theresa M. Fanning, Town Clerk v~ *************************************** APPOINTMENTS BY BOARD OF SELECTMEN JUNE 25, 1990 REPRESENTATIVE VETERAN'S DISTRICT John E. Lawrence, Jr. REPRESENTATIVE TO NESWC John E. Lawrence, Jr. Pol ice Officers Chief Walter Cullen Lieutenant George J. Rioux Sergeants Robert A. Smith Robert A. Nyland Patrolmen Edward B. Hopping James M. Sullivan Paul R. Grant Arthur P. Hatfield Jay G. Pino Scot G. Janes Stephen H. Trepanier Donald D. Dupray Brian L. Shaw Karen Black Reserve Patrolmen Clarence N. Trepanier J. Michael Lawler James A. Murphy Philip S. Robinson Edward W. Seaver, Jr. Paul Accomando Sean R. Connolly 31 27 - 90 Appointments (Cont'd) Matron Myrna S. Ooran Aux. Captain Edward W. Seaver Aux Lieutenant John 0. Doherty Aux Sergeants Edmond M. Tam Marshall I. Washburn Aux Patrolmen Paul J. Accomando Guy F. Alleruzzo Robert F. Arena Leland P. Aspesi Richard J. Callahan Richard J. Ceremsak Neal R. Chagnon Sean R. Connolly Albert F. Doran Charles E. Downey Eric T. Heitz Gilbert G. Higley Mark C. Horvath James G. Perkins David P. Sedwick Special Pol ice Officers Charles E. Downey Robert L. Collins Mark C. Horvath Thomas C. Hennessy Brian M. Kelly Wi 1 1 iam Rivera Anthony M. Appa Eric Forsberg ECO Operations Committee Robert McRae Richard Vitale Walter Cullen Anne Marie Cullen Field Drivers Woodbury M. Bartlett Francis J. Dolan Measurers of Wood, Lumber & Bark Hovey F. Humphrey Douglas A. Woodman Fence Viewers James M. Sullivan Douglas A. Woodman Superintendent of Insect/Pest Control Douglas A. Woodman MBTA Representative Harry Boyles 32 1 28 - 90 MAPC Representative Alternates Statler Gi If i 1 len Robert D. Brooks North Shore Transportation Task Force Representative Alternates Statler Gi 1 f i 1 len Robert D. Brooks APPOINTMENTS BY BOARD OF SELECTMEN JULY 9, 1990 Board of Fire Engineers Douglas Woodman Phi 1 ip Stevens Robert McRae Donald Maidment Gordon Lamson Registrar of Voters Guy Al leruzzo H. Grant Crowel Marion Day Constable Robert Poole Veteran's Service Director David Beeman Building Inspector Frank DeCoster Zoning Enforcement Officer Frank DeCoster Assistant Building Inspector H. Lord Brewer Electrical Inspector Robert Brown Assistant Electrical Inspector John Varney Town Accountant Ellen Rose Town Counsel William Shields, III Sealer of Weights and Measures Harry MacGregor Winter Planning Coordinator Walter Cul len Director of Civil Defense Walter Cul len Inspector of Animals Carol Laroque 33 d 1 29 - 90 APPOINTMENTS (Cont'd) Harbormaster Bowden Russel Assistant Harbormaster Stephen Trepanier Robert Blanchard Gas Inspector W i 1 1 i am Thomas Assistant Gas Inspector Paul Marshall Zoning Board of Appeals David Sullivan Alan Evans - alternate Housing Authority Board Wi 1 1 iam Stechenf mger Board of Library Trustees Alan Re i Recreation Advisory Council Michael Maione Kevin Puopolo Board of Fire Engineers Kenneth Brand Personnel Board Debra Paskowski Diane Kerivan Field Driver Suzanne Flachbart Handicapped Coordination Committee Emilie Curtis - Student Rep. Sal ly Carol ine Assistant Dog Officer Edie Cook Finance and Advisory Committee Richard Fates Thomas Ford Diane Kerivan Constable Walter D. Cullen ECC Operations Board Douglas Woodman Conservation Commission Doris Nason Recreation Director Wi 1 1 iam Burridge REPORT OF THE 1990 STATE PRIMARY HELD SEPTEMBER 18, 1990 AT WINTHROP SCHOOL, HAMILTON, MA. At the close of registration on August 21, 1990 there were 4344 voters registered as follows: DEMOCRAT REPUBLICAN INDEPENDENT TOTAL PRECINCT 1 320 514 1327 2161 PRECINCT 2 329 589 1265 2183 TOTALS 649 1103 2592 4344 The polls were opened at 7:00 A.M. There were 2343 votes cast as follows: DEMOCRAT PRECINCT 1 PRECINCT 2 TOTAL SENATOR IN CONGRESS John F. Kerry 304 302 606 Blanks 165 167 332 All Others 6 1 7 GOVERNOR Francis X. Bel lotti 150 153 303 Evelyn F. Murphy 12 10 22 John Silber 298 295 593 Blanks 15 10 25 All Others 0 2 2 LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR Marjorie O'Neill Clapprood 236 242 478 William B. Golden 90 97 187 Nicholas A. Paleologos 74 70 144 Blanks 75 61 136 All Others 0 0 0 ATTORNEY GENERAL James M. Shannon 184 183 367 L. Scott Harshbarger 251 252 503 Blanks 40 35 75 All Others 0 0 0 SECRETARY OF STATE Michael Joseph Connolly 264 273 537 Blanks 210 197 407 All Others 1 0 1 TREASURER William Francis Galvin 193 186 379 George Keverian 122 101 223 Dick Kraus 92 128 220 Blanks 68 55 123 All Others 0 0 0 AUDITOR Joseph DeNucci 250 263 513 Blanks 224 207 431 All Others 1 0 1 REPRESENTATIVE IN CONGRESS - 6TH DISTRICT Nicholas Mavroules 338 323 661 Blanks 135 146 281 All Others 2 1 3 35 31-90 DEMOCRAT PRECINCT 1 PRECINCT 2 TOTAL COUNCILLOR - 5TH DISTRICT John F. Markey 207 216 423 Vincent A. Raponi 128 132 260 Blanks 140 122 262 All Others 0 0 0 SENATOR IN GENERAL COURT-IST ESSEX MIDDLESEX DISTRICT Patricia Lang Skihbee 238 251 489 Blanks 237 219 456 All Others 0 0 0 REPRESENTATIVE IN GENERAL COURT-4TH ESSEX DISTRICT Blanks 474 469 943 All Others 0 0 0 DISTRICT ATTORNEY Kevin M. Burke 291 300 591 Blanks 184 170 354 All Others 0 0 0 REGISTER OF PROBATE-ESSEX COUNTY Peter M. Blanchette 42 47 89 Carmen J. Cianpa 34 36 70 James F. X. Doherty 185 190 375 Patrick J. McManus 69 53 122 Blanks 145 144 289 All Others 0 0 0 COUNTY TREASURER-ESSEX COUNTY Katherine O'Leary 251 258 509 Blanks 224 210 433 Write Ins 0 2 2 COUNTY COMMISSIONER-ESSEX COUNTY Charles T. Arena 140 172 312 Christie Cianpa, Jr. 175 154 329 Blanks 160 144 304 All Others 0 0 0 DEMOCRATIC VOTES CAST 475 470 945 REPUBLICAN PRECINCT 1 PRECINCT 2 TOTAL SENATOR IN CONGRESS Daniel W. Daly 238 236 474 Jim Rapoaport 347 398 745 Blanks 81 98 179 All Others 0 0 0 GOVERNOR Steven D. Pierce 232 304 536 William F. Weld 428 427 855 Blanks 5 1 6 All Others 1 0 1 LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR Argeo Paul Cellucci 223 249 472 Peter G. Torkildsen 394 431 825 Blanks 48 51 99 All Others 1 1 2 36 32-90 REPUBLICAN PRECINCT 1 PRECINCT 2 TOTAL ATTORNEY GENERAL Guy A. Carbone 241 265 506 William C. Sawyer 2% 322 618 Blanks 129 145 274 All Others 0 0 0 SECRETARY OF STATE Paul McCarthy 483 529 1012 Blanks 183 203 386 All Others 0 0 0 Treasiirer Joseph D. Ma lone 543 604 1149 Blanks 183 203 386 All Others 0 0 0 AUDITOR Douglas J. Murray 466 517 783 Blanks 200 214 414 All Others 0 1 1 REPRESENTATIVE IN CONGRESS-6TH DISTRICT Edgar L. Kelley 474 527 1001 Blanks 192 204 396 All Others 0 1 1 COUNC I LLOR- 5TH DISTRICT John Patrick Harris 451 511 962 Blanks 215 221 436 All Others 0 0 0 SENATOR IN GENERAL COURT-1ST ESSEX & MIDDLESEX Robert C. Buell 516 565 1081 Blanks 148 166 314 All Others 2 1 3 REPRESENTATIVE IN GENERAL COURT -4TH ESSEX Forrester A. "Tim" Clark, Jr. 549 562 1111 Blanks 116 167 283 All Others 1 3 4 DISTRICT ATTORNEY -EASTERN DISTRICT Blanks 654 724 1378 All Others 12 8 20 REGISTER OF PROBATE-ESSEX COUNTY Everett C. Hudson 468 512 980 Blanks 198 220 418 All Others 0 0 0 COUNTY TREASURER-ESSEX COUNTY George K. Mazareas 455 502 957 Blanks 211 230 441 All Others 0 0 0 COUNTY COMMISSIONER-ESSEX COUNTY Kevin J. Leach 469 510 919 Blanks 197 221 418 All Others 0 1 1 REPUBLICAN VOTES CAST 666 732 1398 The polls were closed at 8:00 p.m. with final results completed at 11:00 p.m. A TRUS COPY ATTEST: "?9 Theresa M. Fanning Town Clerk 37 . 33- REPORT OF THE 1990 STATE ELECTION HELD NOVEMBER 6, 1990 AT WINTHROP SCHOOL, HAMILTON, MA. At the close of registration on October 9, 1990 there were 4486 reqistered voters Precinct 1 2208 Precinct 2 2278 Total 4486 The polls were opened at 7:00 a.m. by Town Clerk, Theresa M. Fanning. A total of 3703 votes were cast as follows: Precinct 1 1812 Precinct 2 1891 Total 3703 Precinct 1 Precinct 2 Total SENATOR IN CONGRESS John F. Kerry 803 845 1648 Jim Rappaport 938 973 1911 Blanks 71 72 143 Others 0 1 1 GOVERNOR & LT. GOVERNOR Silber and Clapprood 620 509 1229 Weld and Cellucci 1088 1195 2283 Umina and OeBerry 65 51 115 Dorothy Stevens 0 Blanks 351174 39 ATTORNEY GENERAL L. Scott Harshbarger 915 925 1840 William C. Sawyer 784 870 1654 Blanks 113 96 209 SECRETARY OF STATE Michael J. Connolly 549 525 1074 Paul McCarthy 882 984 1866 Barbara F. Ahearn 238 251 489 Blanks 143 131 274 TREASURER William F. Galvin 400 370 779 Joseph D. Mai one 1208 1342 2550 C. David Nash 103 36 189 Blanks 101 82 183 Others 0 2 2 AUDITOR Joseph DeNucci 652 678 1330 Douglas J. Murray 860 942 1802 Steven K. Sherman 112 126 238 Blanks 188 145 333 REPRESENTATIVE I,\ CONGRESS Nicholas Mavroules 926 922 1903 Edgar L. Kelley 801 826 1627 Blanks 85 83 168 COUNCILLOR John F. Markey 491 476 967 John Patrick Harris 1084 1185 2269 Blanks 237 230 467 SENATOR IN GENERAL COURT Robert C. Buell 1045 1116 2161 Patricia Lang Skibbee 653 656 1309 Blanks 114 119 233 38 34-90 Precinct 1 Precinct 2 Total REPRESENTATIVE IN GEN. COURT Forrester A. "Tim" Clark, Jr. 1424 1482 2906 Blanks 388 406 794 Others 0 3 3 DISTRICT ATTORNEY Kevin M. Burke 1098 1131 2229 Blanks 714 756 1470 Others 0 4 4 REGISTER OF PROBATE Peter Blanchette 433 380 813 Everett Hudson 1067 1226 2293 Blanks 312 284 596 Others 0 1 1 COUNTY TREASURER Katherine O'Leary 669 628 1297 George K. Mazareas 870 1003 1873 Blanks 273 260 533 COUNTY COMMISSIONER Charles T. Arena 433 418 851 Kevin J. Leach 1081 1189 2270 Blanks 298 284 582 QUESTION 1 (Abolishing state census) YES 1469 1590 3059 NO 265 241 506 Blanks 78 60 138 QUESTION 2 (Restricting use of state consultants) YES 864 858 1722 NO 897 997 1894 Blanks 51 36 87 QUESTION 3 (Changing laws concerning state taxes and fees) YES 867 930 1797 NO 913 939 1852 Blanks 32 22 54 QUESTION 4 (Changing requirements for political parties and candidates) YES 740 853 1593 NO 952 974 1926 Blanks 120 64 184 QUESTION 5 (Allocating state aid to cities and towns) YES 1039 1064 2103 NO 664 740 1404 Blanks 109 87 196 QUESTION 6 (Free and equal broadcast time for candidates) YES 738 867 1605 NO 889 886 1775 Blanks 185 138 323 The polls were closed at 8:00 p.m. Tally of ballots was completed at 9:45 p.m., with final tally completed at 10:10 p.m. A TRUE COPY: ATTEST: ^ .y. Theresa M. Fanning V Town Clerk ?9 : : . l l 35-90 Town of Hami 1 ton Special Town Meeting Held Tuesday, November 13, 1990 at Hami 1 ton-Wenham Regional High School Moderator Howard C.K. Spears opened the meeting at 7:45 p.m. with 174 voters present Precinct 1 - 111 Precinct 2 - 63 Tel lers were Left Side: M ddle: R ght Side: Richard Bi lo Manuel Medeiros (Taney Nicholson 480 Asbury Street 267 Asbury Street 2 Honeysuckle Road William Prehl 4 Postgate Road Peter Twining of Finance Committee requested permission to speak before the start of business to explain Warrant Articles. The Moderator granted same. Mr. Twining, using overhead projector, explained the Town has $298,693.00 in Certified Free Cash, which the State has agreed upon and certified. Mr. Twining explained that $259,418.00 was money withheld in local aid last year, there was a court judgement against the Governor and a request it be disbursed, it is called Chapter 70 funds, that makes up a large portion of what the free cash position is. Proposed Uses By Article: Article 3 $17,500.00 Town Heating System Article 4 3,284.55 Equiptment for Ambulance Article 5 19,000.00 Street Lights Article 6 2,632.87 Custodian Wages Article 7 2,000.00 Equiptment for Hazardous spil! Article 11 1 ,983.01 Bills from last year Article 13 (5,0 00.00 ) To be explained 46,400.43 (51 ,400.43) Mr. Twining went on to explain that the Finance Committee has proposed to the Selectmen they hold in reserve $100,000.00 for Construction Period Interest on the School Bond to be used against the first Bond payment on School Bonds which are now funded for the three school projects at Winthrop, Cutler and Buker Schools. The first bond payment, due in the Fall of 1991, will be twice as large as later Bond payments since this is accrued interest during the Construction Period. In order to avoid an increase in the Tax Rate the Finance Committee is suggesting the money be set aside for that use, leaving Free Cash at approximately $152,000.00 which is approximately 1 1/2% of the Town Budget. Moderator then resumed the meeting. Article 1 Moved by Leonard Broughton, duly seconded, that the Town transfer "Town HaTT up to $190,000.00 from the stabilization fund for construction of Handicap access and facilities for the handicapped, including an elevator Facilities at the Town Hall, and authorize the Selectmen to apply for, receive, and expend without further appropriation sums of money from the 2/3 VOTE Commonwealth of Massachusetts, and from all other sources for those purposes STANDING VOTE: YES - 64 NO - 111 DEFEATED ********* 36-90 Arti e le 2 Moved by Leonard Broughton, duly seconded, that the Town appropriate DPW- $4,642.00 of fundi available to the Town pursuant to General Laws, Chapter 'JO Chapter 90, Section 34, for highway repairs, improvement and Reimbursement construction, or for any other purpose authorized by that section. VOICE VOTE: Carried A rt ic le 3 Moved by John E. Lawrence, Jr, duly seconded, that the Town transfer Town Hal 1 $17,500.00 from available funds to acquire a gas heating system at Heating the Town Hall, to fund a service contract therefor, and to remove or System convert the existing system. 2/3 Vote After lengthy discussion Mr. Herbert Ryan, 18 Postgate Road made a motion to amend the original motion to read: ... acquire gas and/or oil and control system for the heating system at the Town Hal 1 ... , duly seconded. VOICE VOTE: Carried Moved by Mr. Robert Hagopian, duly seconded, that No Action be taken on this Article. STANDING VOTE: YES - 85 NO - 86 Moderator ruled a return to discussion. After further discussion a vote was taken on the amended motions which now reads: The Town transfer $17,500.00 from available funds to acquire a gas and/or oil and control system for the Town Hall, to fund a service contract therefor, and to remove or convert the existing system. STANDING VOTE: YES - 120 NO - 59 Article 4 Moved by John E. Lawrence, Jr., duly seconded, that the Town Ambul ance transfer $3,515.45 funds available from use of the Town Def ibri 1 lator ambulance and transfer not more than $3,284.55 from available funds, to purchase a defibrillator for the Town ambulance. 2/3 VOTE VOICE VOTE: Unanimous ******** Artic le 5 Moved by Leonard 3roughton, duly seconded, that the Town transfer Street Lights $19,000.00 from available funds for street lighting. VOICE VOTE: Unanimous ********* Article 6 Moved by Leonard Broughton, duly seconded, that the Town transfer Custod l an $2,632.87 from available funds for wages of the custodian for Wages thecurrent year. 2/3 VOTE VOICE VOTE: Unanimous ********* "1 : 37-90 Article 7 Motion of Kenneth Brand, duly seconded, that the Town appropriate a Hazardous sum of money from the stabilization fund and/or from available Waste funds to equip a hazardous waste materials response truck, or Material take any other action theron or relative thereto. Response Truck Mr. Brand made a motion to take No Action on the Article due too a lot of questions still unanswered. Duly seconded. VOICE VOTE: Unanimous ********* Article 8 Motion of George Cutler, duly seconded, that the Town will amend Zoning Section VI. H of the Zoning By-Law in the manner set forth in By-Law Article 8 of the Warrant. Amendment/ Site Plan STANDING VOTE: YES - 137 NO PASSED Rev lew 1) Add the following sentence to Sec. VI.H.2.a (Projects 2/3 VOTE Requiring Approval), after the second sentence: "Site Plan Review is required for interior alterations which increase the commercial, industrial, institutional or multifamily residential floor area within an existing building, and/or which change the number of separately leasable or saleable spaces within an existing building." 2) Delete Sec. VI.H.2.C.1 (Exemptions from Site Plan Review) which states, as follows: "1) Interior alterations that do not add to the commercial floor area of the building shall not require Site Plan Review. (For example, panelling, shelving, partitions, counters, flooring and general interior decoration)."; and substitute therefor the following: "1) Interior alterations shall not require Site Plan Review unless the alterations increase the floor area within the building devoted to any of the uses listed in Item 2. a above (Projects Requiring approval), and/or change the number of separately leasable or saleable spaces within the building. Conversion of the interior of a residential building to any of the uses listed in 2. a above would require Site Plan Review. Examples of exempt interior alterations are: panelling, shelving, partitions other than those creating new commercial units, counters, flooring and general interior decoration." 3) Add the following item 6 to Sec. VI.H.2.C, (Exemptions from Site Plan Review) "6) Customary home occupations permitted under Sec. V.A.8 of this By-Law shall not require Site Plan Approval." ********* Article 9 Moved by Deborah Twining, duly seconded, that the Town vote to Zoning amend Sections VI. H, VIII. C, V.A, IX. D, and IX of the Zoning By-Law By-Law in the manner set forth in Article 9 of the Warrant with corrections Amendment in typographical errors. 2/3 VOTE STANDING VOTE: YES - 120 NO - 4 PASSED Add to Section VI. H. 4. a. 2. (Required Contents for Site Plan Review Application) a new item d. as follows: d. When the Board of Appeals deems it necessary, it may require that the applicant pay a review fee to cover the reasonable costs of consultants engaged by said Board to assist in review of the proposed Site Plan, as authorized and limited by M.G.L., Ch. 44, Sec. 53G, and Sec. IX. H. of this Zoning By-Law. 42 : : 38-90 Ar_ticle_9 2. Add to Section VIII. C. (Administration: Cluster and Elder Cbnt inued" Housing Special Permits) , the following new sentence, located after the third sentence in the current language: "The Planning Board may require the applicant to pay a review fee to cover the reasonable costs of consultants engaged by the Board to assist in review of the proposed plans, as authorized and limited by M.G.L. Ch. 44, Sec. S3G and Sec. IX. H. of this Zoning By-Law." 3. Add to Section V . A . 1 2 . h . (Cluster Plan Approval Process) a new item 5., and renumber the existing Item 5 as Item 6. The new item 5 shall read as fol lows 5. The Planning Board may require the applicant to pay a review fee to cover the reasonable costs of consultants engaged by the Planning Board to assist in review of the proposed plans, as authorized and limited by M.G.L . CH. 44, Sec. 53G and Sec. IX. H. of this Zoning By-Law. 4. Add to Section IX. D. (Board of Appeals Powers) a new item 5 as fol lows: 5. To require applicants for Special Permits, Site Plan Approval, Variances and/or Comprehensive Permits under M.G.L. Ch. 40B to pay a review fee to cover the reasonable costs of consultants engaged by the Board of Appeals to assist in review of proposed plans, as set forth in Sec. IX. H. of this Zoning By-Law. 5. Add Section IX. (Board of Appeals) a new item H., as fol lows IX. H. Outside Consultants to Assist Special Permit Granting Authority 1. When reviewing an application for (permit/approval), the Board may determine that the assistance of outside consultants is warranted due to the size, scale or complexity of a proposed project or because of a project's potential impacts. The Board may require that applicants pay a "review fee" consisting of the reasonable costs incurred by the Board for the employment of outside consultants engaged by the Board to assist in the review of an application. 2. In hiring outside consultants, the Board may engage engineers, planners, lawyers, urban designers or other appropriate professionals who can assist the Board in analyzing a project to ensure compliance with all relevant laws, ordinances/bylaws, and regulations. 3. The Board may estimate the review fee in advance of performance of the consulting work. Funds received by the Board pursuant to this section shall be deposited with the municipal treasurer who shall establish a special account for this purpose. Expenditures from this special account may be made at the direction of the Board without further appropriation. Expenditures from this special account shall be made only in connection with the review of a specific project or projects for which a review fee has been or will be collected from the applicant. Failure of an applicant to pay a review fee shall be grounds for denial of the (application/permit). z*3 39-90 Article 9 5. 4. Review fees may only be spent for services rendered in Cont i nued connection with the specific project from which they were collected. Accrued interest may also be spent for this purpose. At the completion of the Board's review of a project, any excess amount in the account, including interest, attributable to a specific project, shall be repaid to the applicant or the applicant's successor in interest. A final report of said account shall be made available to the applicant of the applicant's successor in interest. For the purpose of this regulation, any person or entity claiming to be an applicant's successor in interest shall provide the Board of documentation establishing such succession in interest. 5. Any applicant may take an administrative appeal from the selection of the outside consultant to the(CityCounci 1/ Board of Selectmen). The grounds for such an appeal shall be limited to claims that the consultant selected has a conflict of interest or does not possess the minimum, required qualifications. The minimum qualifications shall consist either of an educational degree in, or related to, the field at issue or three or more years of practice in the field at issue or related field. The required time limit for action upon an application by the board shall be extended by the duration of the administrative appeal. In the event that no decision is made by the (City Council/ Board of Selectmen) within one month following the filing of the appeal, the selection made by the Board shall stand. ********* Mr. Robert Hagopian requested a quorum count After taking count Moderator found there were 144 voters present. Due to lack of quorum Moderator announced meeting would be dissolved and would be re- convened at a time to be established. Meeting adjourned at 9:55 p.m. ********** November 14,1990 Moderator in a memo to Selectmen asked for their decision on their intention whether to continue the meeting. ********** November 19, 1990 Selectmen made formal notification to Moderator: "As we do not intend to reconvene the November 13th Special Town Meeting, We, the Board of Selectmen, request that you dissolve (close) the meeting." Signed: Leonard C. Broughton, Chairman Board of Selectmen ********** On November 23, 1990 the following public announcement was posted and forwarded to media: "With the determination that a quorum no longer existed at the Hamilton Special Town Meeting the meeting was indefinitely adjourned. Subsequently, the Selectmen determined that they did not intend to reconvene to consider Articles 10 through 14. As Town Moderator for Hamilton, 1 must close the adjourned meeting. Therefore, I declare that the Special Town Meeting of the Town of Hamilton is dissolved." Signed: Howard C.K. Spears, Moderator Town of Hami lton ********** A TRUE COPY. ATTEST: r 7/ y s > Theresa M. Fanning, Town Clerk/ 44 40-90 RECOUNT-COUNTY TREASURER A petition was received on November 16, 1990 calling for a recount for the office of County Treasurer, voted for at the State Election held November 6, 1990, by George K. Mazareas with the required number of qual if led voters. Recount was set for November 26, 1990 at 7:00 p.m. at the Hamilton Town Hall with interested parties and workers duly notified. On Tuesday, November 20, 1990 George K. Mazareas notified the Town Clerk that he was respectfully withdrawing his request for a recount. A TRUE COPY. ATTEST: Theresa M. Fanning Town Clerk 45 1990 ANNUAL REPORT OF TOWN CLERK Before I begin my first Annual Report, I would like to again thank everyone who voted for me and backed me in my campaign. I must say it was a great year to learn. My first six months as Town Clerk included a Recount for School Committee, a Special Town Meeting, followed by the State Primary and the State Election followed by yet another Special Town Meeting, all of which are printed in the front of this report. I am pleased to say they all went off without any problems. The tabulation of Marriage Licenses issued, Births and Deaths recorded, Fish and Game Licenses and Dog Licenses issued for the calendar year 1990 is as follows: MARRIAGE LICENSES ISSUED RESIDENTS (One or both parties from Hamilton) 33 NON-RESIDENTS _19_ TOTAL 52 BIRTHS RECORDED MALE 53 FEMALE 51 TOTAL 104 DEATHS RECORDED RESIDENTS 35 NON-RESIDENTS 1_ TOTAL 36 FISH & GAME LICENSES ISSUED FISHING 84 HUNTING 34 SPORTING 27 DUPLICATE 1 TRAPPING 1 ARCHERY STAMPS 25 MASS WATERFOWL STAMPS 39 TOTAL 211 DOG LICENSES ISSUED MALE 149 NUTURED 176 FEMALE 40 SPAYED 355 KENNEL 17 TOTAL 737 Respectfully Submitted, Theresa M. 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Balance January 1, 1990 $ 717,310.27 Receipts during 1990 12,332,720.50 TOTAL 13,050,030.77 Disbursements During 1990 11 ,958 ,4 90.96 Balance December 31, 1990 $ 1 ,091 ,539.81 See report for Collection Breakdown. Investment Program - Balances Decern ter 3 1, 1990 Stabilization Fund $ 329,782.88 Clark Property Funds 306 ,1 70.55 Conservation Commission 179,749.03 Woodland Meade 28,338.17 Trust Funds 265,547.30 $ 1 ,109,587.98 I would like to thank all the Town employees for their cooperation and assistance throughout the past year. Respectfully submitted, Kay E. 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Hamilton tax note, {ok Eii>o.al yeaA 1991 wcu> incAe.ai,e.d hnom $9.74 to $12.78, with a school Kate. oh $7.84 and a gzneAal Kate, oi $4.94. Total, amount to be naii>e.d incAe.a&e,d ^nom $8,893, 337.31 in Eibcal 1990 to $9, 705,200.29 an incAe.ai>e. oh $8 1 1 ,902. 98 faom the. pne.vioat> yuan. Oh thit, total, $1, 821,474 ha* be,e.n adde.d hfiom oveAideM vote,d hon Eibcal yzaAA 1987, 1989, 1990 and 1991. The. numbeA oh building peAmiti, h 0*1 homeJ> have. de,QAe.ai>e,d inam 29 in 1986 to 7 in 1990. ¥>e.c,aa&e. tku> ii> a fie.valaati.on ye.aA, the. total taxable, valuation dAoppzd h*-om $640 , 21 1 ,079 in Fiscal ye.an. 1990 to $591 ,608, 388 in EU>e.al ye,aA 1991, le-hlzcJing the, cuAAe.nt de,cAe.ai>e, in Real Estate, moAkeX. valuer. We would like, to thank Pam PlummeA oua Adminit>tAati.ve. A&i>it>{>tan£ h on- hex haxd wonk on oua behalh. We would albo like, to thank all the. Town employ e.ej> h 0/l the. gfte,at coopeAatlon befroeen de.paAtme.nti,. ReJ>pzcthully 6ubmitte.d, Elizabeth M. Uewbong, ChaiAman Coh.neJU.ai> J. \kxAAay, Jn.. lameA A. Ei6e,nAa, Jn.. 53 . BOARD OF HEALTH ANNUAL REPORT FOR 1990 Anthony Madera continued as Chairman of the Board and a member of the Hamilton Housing Partnership. William Tanzer also served as the Town's representative on the Essex-Middlesex Sanitary District Committee. Richard Goehlert completed his third year on the Board. Martin Fair, R.S., C.H.O., continued as Health Agent; Doris Nason as Administrative Assistant and Clerk, to the Board. Carol Larocque was nominated by the Board for Animal Inspector and appointed by the State Department of Agriculture, Division of Animal Health. The Board continued their contractual arrangement with Turner Laboratory Consultants for semi-annual inspections of food establishments. The Bay Area Visiting Nurse Association and Greater Cape Ann Human Services, Inc. continue to provide community and mental health services. Due to fiscal constraints, the Board was unable to sponsor a Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day. In view of the fiscal forecast it is doubtful that this program will be reinstated even under a regional effort during the next two years. As a result of authorization and funding provided at 1989 Annual Town Meeting and that five other area Towns the Essex-Middlesex Sanitary District was formed. The enabling legislation was signed into law by Governor Dukakis and Weston & Sampson completed the Feasibility Study which outlines the Districts needs, options and potential costs for treatment and disposal of septage. The Board completed its review of Paul Ricker's affordable housing project known as Asbury Woods and recommended approval and issuance of a Comprehensive Permit by the Board of Appeals. In 1990 the Bay Area Visiting Nurse Association provided the following Public Health Services: -Communicable disease investigations and epidemiological surveys were made. -Tuberculosis screenings with follow-ups when indicated -In October two clinics to immunize elderly and high risk residents were held at the Hamilton-Wenham Community House. A clinic for Town Employees who wished to be immunized was held in November. A total of 249 people were immunized. -Home immunizations. -Grief home visits. -Blood pressure screenings. -Maternal and child health newborn and postpartum visits. 54 . The following numbers of doses of biologies were distributed during the year. immunizations provided doses to children/adults MMR = Measles, Mumps, and Rubella 470 235 PV = Polio 480 160 DTP = Diptheria and Tetanus Toxoids and Pertussis Vaccine - 570 142 - DT = Diptheria and Tetanus Toxoids 30 7 Td = Tetanus and Diptheria Toxoids 490 163 PPD = Purified Protein Derivative - 60 600 1SG = Immune Serum Globulin 16 based on wt HI B = Haemophilus b Conjugate Vaccine 80 80 From July 1, 1989 through June 30, 1990 Greater Cape Ann Human Services saw eleven separate Hamilton families. Thirty-six percent of the clients seen were male, 64% female. Eighteen percent of the clients were children or adolescents and 82% were adults. Sixty-ore percent of the patients were receiving individual or family treatment. The remaining patients were receiving a variety of group, diagnostic, emergency or medication services. On a space available basis, they continue to accept residents from Hamilton in their Day Treatment Program. This is an intensive f i ve-day-a-week program designed to avert psychiatric hospitalization for individuals experiencing acute or chronic mental illness. A total of 1,194 hours of service were provided to Hamilton residents last year. The Massachusetts Division of Animal Health requires all horses, ponies, cattle, sheep, goats, swine, and flocks of poultry numbering twenty-five (25) or more to be inspected and an annual census completed. The Inspector of Animals attended the Division of Animal Health seminar held at Essex Agricultural Technical Institute as well as two seminars on Rabies. The Inspector of Animals conducted inspections of the animals and their housing conditions at sixty-five (65) sites or addresses in the Town. Number of Beef Cows 3 Number of Beef Heifers under one year 2 Number of Beef (one animal constitutes a herd) 3 Number of Horses 375 Number of Ponies 48 Number of Goats 2 Number of Sheep 5 Number of Swine 0 Number of Poultry 375 Number of Poultry Flocks of 25 or more birds 3 55 During the year the Board performed the following reviews and issued the types and numbers of licenses listed below. Disposal Works Construction (New) 10 Disposal Works Construction (Repair) 32 Test Holes for Repairs 40 Disposal Works Construction (Renewal or Transfer) 7 Subdivision Review (Flexible) 0 Subdivision Review (Definitive) 0 Food Establishment 29 Temporary Food Establishment 1 Disposal Works Installers 30 Exams for Disposal Works Installers 6 Septage Pumpers 14 Portable Toilets 4 Keeping of Animals 36 Wells 7 Soil Testing 14 Total fees collected were $14,963.85. These monies were turned into the Town Treasurer and receipts were received for the same. We thank the Town Boards, employees and citizens for their support and cooperation during the year. Respectfully submitted, Anthony Madera, Chairman William Tanzer Richard Goehlert 56 . Hamilton Conservation Commission - Annual Report 1990 Hamilton is fortunate in the large amount of woodland, wetland and other- open space resources that are still to be found hero. Apart from giving the town some oi the special character we can all appreciate, thesi resources contribute to maintaining the cualit^ of the local environment. In particular, the wetlands and flood plains ar« it al in reducing t he potential for degradation of water quality, as well as playing a rol< *.torm and flood damage projection and as unique biological habitats. They are extremely important in a town like Hamilton, which is totally dependent on groundwater tor water supply and where over one-quarter of the land area is wetlands. In recognition of this importance, the state's Wetland Protection Act and the town's Conservation Bylaw require the Commission, in cooperation with the state Department of Environmental Protection, to review building and landscape projects involving activities affecting lakes, ponds, rivers, streams, marshes and swamps, or taking place within a one hundred foot buffer zone of such wetlands. The Commission v orks with applicants to ensure that activities are undertaken in such a way as to minimize adverse environmental effects. In 1989 the commission held site walks and public meetings and hearings under the Wetlands Protection Act, XGL Chapter 131, Section 40, and the Hamilton Conservation Bylaw Chapter 16, for 16 new Requests for Determination of Applicability, 18 new Notices of Intent, 6 Certificates of Compliance and 2 Enforcement Orders. \dditionally , the Commission did research and planning on resource issues, and responded to requests for advice from other boards on Conservancy Zoning District issues, a Comprehensive Permit Review, and matters arising from the environmental problems of the inactive town landfill. Members of the Commission participated in environmental education activities in the Hamilton Wenham Regional School system. Because of other claims on his time, Frank Grotto, who has long served on the commission and been a unique source of geographical and historical lore, has shifted from voting member of the Commission to auxiliary member, continuing to provide valuable service to the Com mission The Selectmen, at the recommendation of the Commission, have appointed Doris Nason a voting member of Commission. We are very pleased to have the direct benefit of the knowledge and experience she gained in nine year;- a the Commission's part-time paid administrator, since after leaving that post her strong commitment to environmental protection prompted her to take on the volunteer role of voting member. We welcome Paul Krashefski. who recently joined us as part-time Conservation Coordinator under contract to help the all- volu nteer Commission to manage the many details of administering the Act and Bylaws. His ten years as director of the nature education center at Wethersfield, Ct . prepares him particularly well to participate in the r ommission's goal of promoting public awareness through environmental ed ucation. 57 We wish to express our appreciation of the efforts of the other town boards concerned with Land-use towards the common goal of stewardship of the town's natural resources, and the other citizens of the town who have taken an interest. In particular we applaud all those responsible for the fine progress made this year in recycling. We urge environmentally concerned citizens of the town to contact the Commission about auxiliary membership. This is a way people with a willingness to spend a little time "thinking globally and acting locally" can participate in local environmental protection, working on planning, project review, or educational projects. Respectfully submitted, John Rhoads (Co-chairman) John Haas (Co-chairman) Virginia Cookson Robert Cronin Peter Dana Susan Gardner Doris Nason Auxiliary Members Frank Grotto Phyllis Rosen Walter Tompkins Winifred Whitman 58 PLANNING BOARD ANNUAL REPORT FOR 1990 The downturn in the Massachusetts economy and accompanying fall off of the real estate market was reflected in the Planning Board department in 1990. One Form B subdivision (a plan which creates or upgrades a street, to provide legal frontage for new lots) was approved by the Board. This subdivision was actually a refiling of a plan first presented to the Board many years ago. The approved version created two house lots on property off Blueberry Lane. The Board granted a two year extension to the previously approved Flexible Plan Subdivision, Rock Maple Estates off Bay Road. Ten Form A subdivisions (plans where the lots have proper frontage on existing streets) were filed in 1990, however, all but two of them were for land swaps and property line adjustments. The two which created new building lots were 1) off Chebacco Road where one lot was divided into two and 2) off Wood Road for property partially in Essex and Hamilton where one lot with two existing houses was split into two lots to accomodate the structures. A Preliminary Plan for one more lot on Norris Road was reviewed; however, upon conducting a site walk, the Board was not in favor of another lot on this unimproved road. The Board reviewed three Site Plan Review Applications. One was for the establishment of the CVS store in the former supermarket building in the Hamilton Shopping Center; this plan fell under the newly established abbreviated Site Plan Review process. Another was for the re-use of the former United States Equestrian Team barn on Bridge Street to a commercial stable. The last was for the Hamilton Congregational Church to change the use of the former Ockenga house to institutional use and the creation of a parking lot on the same property for church use. The Board walked the property and suggested alterations to the proposed plan in order to more adequately buffer the parking lot from the abutting property owners and have it fit in better with the neighborhood. The Board granted a one year extension to the Beverly National Bank for their 1989 approved plan for alterations at Bay Road and Railroad Ave. At the end of 1990 the Board reviewed preliminary plans for the possible two and a half story building at the site of the old Chittick building on Railroad Ave. The Board wrote an advisory letter to the Massachusetts Housing Finance Agency on a plan called 59 East Point which would create 250 rental units on property along the town line of Essex and Hamilton. A portion of these units would he for low and moderate income families. About thirty of the proposed 250 units would be located in Hamilton. (As of January 1991, this plan has not yet been formally filed with the Town.) The Board also reviewed the Comprehensive Permit filed for Asbury Woods, a development off Asbury Street which would provide some moderate income houses within a subdivision of 23 single family houses. Planning Board staff played an active role in coordinating with the Mass. Housing Partnership, the Town's Housing consultants and the applicant for this Comprehensive Permit, and oversaw the expenditure of the Municipal Advance Program consulting grant won by the Town in 1989. It is expected that the Zoning Board of Appeals will make a determination on this plan in early 1991. In a variety of different ways, the Board was involved with subdivisions currently under construction in the Town. The Board met with the property owners of Woodland Mead in an attempt to determine how best to proceed toward completion of this subdidvision and how best to use the money the Town holds toward the completion of the road. This continues into 1991. The residents of Donald Road requested that their street be accepted; the Board conducted a site walk and felt that significant improvements needed to be made to Donald Road before it could be accepted. The Board dealt with the needed redesign of the entrance of Bancroft Place at Gardner Street. Three subdivisions foreclosed upon by area banks required Board and staff time and consideration as the banks began the work of completing these subdivisions. This process continues into 1991. The Board and its staff were very involved with the proposed Recycling Facility at the former Town landfill site. An independent developer had approached the Town with this proposal. A Recycling District by-law was developed and presented to the Spring Town Meeting. The citizens voted no action on this by-law. The Planning Board then appointed a committee, the Municipal Landfill Advisory Committee to investigate possible uses of the landfill site. The committee was made up of interested citizens, abutters, representatives of various town boards and committees, and citizens with engineering, legal, real estate development and other skills relevant to investigating uses of the site. Manchester and Essex were invited to attend the meetings. This committee 60 . r general lly net twice a month f ron June to December. Their fin.il report will be printed in early L991. The Board net on a few occasions with other Town Boards. The Board of Appeals and the Planning Board discussed the need tp develop an acceptable by-law to allow for accessory apartments. The Board expects to have a proposed by- law ready for the Spring Town Meeting. There was a multi-board meei Lng where services on private roads and how best to allocate costs involved in upgrading substandard roads were discussed. No final resolution was made; the discussion will continue into the new year. The Board conducted hearings on and adopted two changes to the Subdivision Rules and Regulations; these were to require underground utilities in all new subdivisions and authorization to require developers to underwrite town consultant costs incurred for review of development plans. Four Zoning By-law amendments were brought before the spring Town Meeting. The\ were for clarification of regulations for lots partially in the Groundwater Protection Overlay District, street setbacks for lots to be converted to new streets, clarification of exenption f ron Site Plan Review, and authorization for Boards to require developers to underwrite town consultant costs incurred for review of development plans. All four amendnents passed at the spring Town Meeting but due to a processing error, the Attorney General's office did not approve the latter two. These were redone in the fall and passed at the Special Town Meeting in November Debby Twining took over as chairman of the Board. No changes in nenbership on the Board were nade and Candace Wheeler continued as Planning Coordinator with Evelyn Shunan assisting her. Joan Henderson served as minutes secretary for the first half of the year with Evelyn replacing Joan when she resigned. The Board currently meets twice a month on Tuesday evenings. Respectfully submitted, Evelyn Shunan for Peter B r 1 1 1 o n William Wheaton Peter Clark Debby Twining, Chairman George Cutler Candace Wheeler, Planning Coordinate 61 HAMILTON HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION Annual Report for 1990 The Hamilton Historic District commission met several times, on an as needed ' basis, in 1990. Evelyn Shuman served as chairman until March, 1990, when she turned the reins over to Donna MacKenna. Stephen Homer served as secretary throughout the year. The following matters were presented to the Commission for action: 1 ) An application for a certificate of appropriateness was filed by John Lutz to place a paper recycling bin behind the Town Hall. The application was later withdrawn. 2) An application for a certificate of appropriateness was filed by Ronald and Karen O Hanley for the installation of a bay window at 569 Bay Road. After notice was mailed to the abutters and no comments were received, the Commission granted the certificate. 3) The First Congregational Church of Hamilton appeared informally before the Commission to request guidance on matters requiring the Commission's input before changes could be made to the 624 Bay Road property. Subsequently, the Church filed an application for a certificate of non-applicability to demolish and rebuild a fence on the property. A public hearing was held, but before the Commission voted on the application, the Church removed the fence. The Commission then voted that the application was moot. 4) An application for a certificate of appropriateness was filed by Statler Gilfillen to construct a fence at 587 Bay Road. After notice was mailed to the abutters and no comments were received, the Commission granted the certificate. 5) A certificate of appropriateness was requested by Statler Gilfillen to repair damage caused by a car accident to the 587 Bay Road property. After a public hearing, the Commission voted to issue a certificate of non-applicability. The Town voted at the May, 1990 Town Meeting to extend the Commission s authority to the review of fences or walls. Due to a technical error in recording the vote, however, the Attorney General rejected this amendment of the Commission's by-laws. The article was resubmitted for 62 the Town s consideration at the November special Town Meeting, but was not reached. The article will be resubmitted for the 1991 Town Meeting The Commission received formal notification that four Hamilton homes were accepted into the National Register of Historic Places as part of the First Period Houses of Eastern Massachusetts Thematic Resource Area. The properties are # 76 and # 180 Bridge Street and # 918 and # 1028 Bay Road The Commission s opinion was solicited by the Planning Board and the Zoning Board of Appeals concerning the First Congregational Church of Hamilton s proposal to build a parking lot at 624 Bay Road. After two public hearings to consider the matter, the Commission submitted its opinion Dy letter to the two boards. Virginia Cogger submitted her resignation due to a concern over a potential conflict of interest with the dual position as a Commission member and an abutter to the First Congregational Church of Hamilton. Alternate Donald Gates vas appointed by the chairman to serve out her term. Respectfully submitted, Donna MacKenna, chairman Alternates: Tom Catalano Alan Cate Virginia Cogger, resigned Anne Conwell Donald Gates, for Virginia Cogger Richard Preston Stephen Homer Douglas Trees Evelyn Shu man Mark Whitmore Lucinda Witt 63 1990 ANNUAL REPORT OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS The Board of Public Works herein submits their annual report for the year ending December 31, 1990. This report includes comments and recommen- dations from the foreman of each department. The Highway Department's Spring clean-up procedure of sweeping and repairing roads that were damaged by the rain and snow of the winter months were completed. The endless task of patching streets and roads throughout the Town continued. Roadside mowing and catch basin repair, installation of street signs, pruning trees, chipping wood, brush removal, and trench patching were work programs that continued in the fall. This fall was the start of our leaf collection program, which was completed at the end of December. Throughout the program, we had little trouble staying within the proposed schedule, thanks to the help we received from other departments and the weather. The collection of leaves continued weekly. However, a lot of man hours were lost in Water, Parks, and Cemetery departments which were needed to get ready for winter. This is one of many areas that one or two new employees would be an asset to the Public Works Department, knowing that next year our tonnage will probably increase by forty or fifty percent. A thank you should be given to the employees for their concern and helping hand, and to the Townspeople for their full cooperation. Our highway maintenance program continued with the reclaiming and paving of Greenbrook Road, Gardner Street, Village Lane, Perkins Avenue, and topping Echo Cove Road. During construction, the streets were regrad- ed for better water runoff and all catch basins were reconstructed to receive new pavement. Greenbrook Road received binder and top coats while Gardner Street received binder only and will be topped in 1991. We will continue the program by reconstruction of Durham Avenue and Leigh Road during the coming year. Department of Public Works winter maintenance schedule are as follows: Sanding and snow plowing all roads for safe passage of Town residents; huling sand into our storage shed to replenish what we use during storms and emergency situations. In addition, brush removal will continue and a complete policing of the Town garage will begin. Also at this time, the ground work for some new and much needed programs will commence. Some future programs will be to reconstruct fourteen existing catch basins that have low elevations, broken pipes, clogged inverts, or failed structures. Guard rail installation to replace a lot of old and broken concrete posts in various locations, reconstruction and installation of drain pipe, con- tinued our road reclaiming program, regrading street shoulders to allow water to drain off the edge of the road to minimize the deterioration of roads, and continuation of our preventative maintenenace program. 64 The list of streets to be reclaimed and/or repaved, not necessarily in order, are as follows: 1 . Gardner St . - top 2. Perkins Ave. - top 3. Sagamore St. - reclamation, base, & top 4. Rock Maple Ave. - reclamation, base, & top 5. Lake Drive - reclamation, base & top 6. Chebacco Road - scarifier, base, & top 7. Durham Ave. - scarifier, base, & top 8. Willow Street - leveling course & top 9. Woodbury St. - reclamation, base, & top 10. Pine Tree Drive - reclamation, base, & top 11. Leigh Rd . - scarifier, base, & top 12. Walnut Rd . - top 13. Patton Drive - reclaim, base, & top During the year 1990 the Water Department carried out its normal maintenance activities which included new service installation, repair of service leaks, daily well checks, hydrant flushing, winter hydrant checks, monthly fluoride and bacteria sampling, chemical testing for 59 volotile organic compounds per federally mandated program. The program for elec- tronic outside meters was continued as well as in house computer billing. The Water Department's long range master water system plan con inues according to design. Included in this plan is the replacing of all water meters throughout the town with electronic meters and outside touchtone readers; a gate replacement program; drawing up new and up-dated plans of our water system; preventative maintenance program for our wells; an annual hydrant flushing program; and to replace or repair defective hydrants throughout town. We are currently updating our billing system and all in- formation is being entered into our computer. The Caisson well has been upgraded and cleaned to bring the well up to pumping capacity. The Idlewood well will be dismantled and cleaned this year. A new six inch line and hydrant was installed on Leigh Road with all new copper service lines. The Board continued to urge residents to cooperate with water conser- vation measures implemented during periods of peak demand. The Water Department initiated a town-wide hydrant flushing program in order to flush out sediment in our old mains while enable the department to find out which hydrants are not working properly. This program will continue twice per year until iron and manganese deposits are eliminated. All residents will be notified well in advance of any flushing activities. The Town pumped 284,438,000 gallons of water in 1990, which is 59,615,500 less than 1989 and 87,343,000 less than in 1988. This reduction was due mainly from conservation and our leak detection program. Maximum single day consumption was 1,468,000 gallons on July 7, 1990. There were 2,567 active water services in use at the end of the year. The following work was performed on the water system during the year: New water Services Installed 11 Cellar Valves Replaced. . . 5 Hydrants Replaced/Repaired. 16 Electronic Meters Installed 390 Flow Test Conducted .... 2 New Gates Installed .... 2 65 . State required semi-annual testing of 59 volatile organic chemicals from our four wells showed no organic compounds were detected above the detection limit in any of the samples. The Department is concerned over recent tests indicating that the iron and manganese levels have increased significantly at the Caisson well area since the early 1980's. At this point there is no state limit or re- quirement of the amount of iron and manganese that is allowed in our water supply. Aesthetic problems in drinking water (i.e., black rings in water fixtures, laundry staining, etc.) are often attributable to such high concentrations of iron and manganese. The care and maintenance of Hamilton parks and ballfields, and grounds surrounding the Library, Cutler, Winthrop, Jr. High, and police station were carried out. The year is broken down into two seasons: March through November entails cutting grass at all locations to ensure that ballfields will be ready for Little League, Babe Ruth, High School Baseball, Youth Soccer, and Men's Flag Football. The ever-popular park pool needs repairs besides replacing twenty year old pumps. The Park Department plans to spread any major repairs over a few years in order to minimize yarly costs. A warrant article to resurface the tennis courts was defeated at the last Town meeting. The playing surface of the three courts are in poor shape and could create a liability. Through the efforts of Rich Butterworth, the lights at the basketball court were replaced with more efficient lighting by Massachusetts Electric at no cost. New benches at different loctions of the park were installed. We hope to trade in the twenty-one year old Cub International Tractor with outdated reel mowers to a more efficent time saving tractor that will handle a three-deck Gang mower. The Gang mower tractor could cut all schools and parks in half the time it takes now. This would allow more time to be spent on maintenance of the park and school grounds. The tment is also looking into the feasibility of bidding the High School contract of cutting grass, lining fields, and plowing snow. The High School would be an ideal area to use this new Gang mower. It would also keep school monies with the Town. Weeds that are growing at the Park pond during summer months are a concern. Chemicals that were used in previous years are not allowed by the State Department of Public Health. The cannons at the Park were completely remounted, painted, and placed on concrete slabs by the Department of Public Works. Thanks to the American Legion Post 194, a large cement slab was poured to allow the tank to set on. The tracks of the tank were imbedded in the ground over a period of many years. We hope to sandblast and repaint the tank and flag pole 66 Some of the children's play area is very old and has become dangerous. The area should be replaced with modern, safe equipment in order to keep our young people from harm. From November to March skating on the pond is always very popular with young and old. The warming room and the new, more efficient lighting system at the pond are a very welcome sight to skaters. Pruning of trees at the parks and schools are done during this period. Park equipment repairs such as swings, see-saws, park benches, etc. are also done during this time frame. The rest of the time is spent with the Highway Department and plowing snow. The Tree and Highway Department spent a good portion of the summer pruning trees and cutting down dead and diseased trees. The wood was either chipped or delivered to residents. The Tree Warden continues to inspect work of Massachusetts Electric and the telephone company, trimming around wires throughout Town. These inspections generate revenue from these companies. The usual work in the area of insect and pest control was carried out by the Essex County Mosquito Control Board. The ground maintenance program at the Cemetery which includes liqi and chemical f ertizilation continued, and the results were very visible. Two of three major projects completed at the Cemetery were restoring the grass and repaving the Cemetery roads. Most of the time in the Cemetery Department is spent cutting and trimming grass around headstones and with old equipment the task is in- creasingly taking more time to do. Replacement of a few key pieces of equipment would decrease the time spent in cutting grass and would allow for new programs to commence. Resetting and cleaning of headstones, fixing stone walls, layout of new cemetery grave sites, and road maintenance are just a few programs that could begin. The folowing transactions were carried out during 1990: Single Endowed Graves Sold. . 32 Four Lot Endowed Graves Sold. 7 Eight Lot Endowed Graves Sold 1 Perpetual Care Depostis . . . 40 In the past year the D.P.W. garage has performed routine maintenance on Police, Highway, Park, Cemetery, Water, and Tree equipment. Aside from routine maintenance there have been many other projects completed such as researching, drawing specifications for a much needed dump truck-sander and leaf vacuum. The new leaf vacuum has proven to be very effective and performs as we had hoped it would. Also during the past year, effort were made to perform more jobs in- house and manufacturers' warranties were used to their utmost wherever possible resulting in substantial savings to the Town. 67 The Department of Public Works is in the process of drawing up specifications for a new rubbish and garbage contract and is considering adding a curb-side recycling program to the rubbish pick-up. The refuse is taken to NESWC in North Andover, where the trash is put into an incinera- tor. The tipping fee will jump from $63.00 per ton to $66.00 per ton this upcoming year. Thanks to the local boy Scouts the paper recycling program at Patton Park absorbed some of the financial burden. The program has proven to be very successful and the public response has been excellent. Approximately 250 ton of paper per year has been recycled through this program. Due to recycling, the rubbish tonnage was decreased by 115 ton during FY90. The recylcling progam involving glass, tin, and aluminum held on the third Saturday of each month at Patton Park has been extremely successful. The amount of recycled material has escalated with each passing month. Plastic, glass, and aluminum returnables are shared by various groups in Town in conjuntion with the recycling progam. Many thanks are extended to the Hamilton Recycling committee for coordianting work at the recycling center. The B.P.W. is enthusiastic abut the future of recycling and en- courages the residents of Hamilton to support the program. The D.P.W., with the approval of the Department of Environment Protec- tion (formerly D.E.Q.E.), located a twelve year old oil spill in back of the Town Hall. Workers from the D.P.W., under the supervision of Superintendent Richard Vitale, carefully excavated some contaminated soil, rerouted drainage lines, and used special pads and booms to absorb fuel oil that had drained into a brook on Paddock Lane. All drain lines seem to be running free and clean at this point. The Highway Department is now working with two less people and the Park Department one less than they did a decade or so ago. With the retirement of long-time heavy-equipment operator Clayton Burton, the Highway Department has only one certified heavy-equipment operator. There are now four men in the Highway Dept.; one at the Park; one at the Cemetery; one Tree Warden; one Mechanic; and three men in the Water Dept. The Report of the Recreation Department is on the following page. The Board of Public Works would like to take this opportunity to thank the various departments in town government, the Police Department, and the residents of Hamilton who have been so helpful during the year. Respectfully submitted, BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS Robert D. Brooks, Chairman William W. Hoyt Leonard Tuneburg 68 REPORT OF THE RF.CRKATION DfcPARTMKNT FOR 1990 The Recreation Advisory Committee herein submits their report for the year ending December 31, 1990. 1990 was a year of change for the Recreation Department. Chairperson Kristi Ciampa and board member Rachael Pearlstein both resigned from the committee. Bill Burridge replaced Terry Keating as the Recreation Director. We welcomed new members Mike Maione, Kevin Puopolo, Jeanne Abbott, and Lori Dowley to the board. This was the first year that we operated without a budget from the town. It has become difficult to maintain the high level of quality in recreation that we are used to in Hamilton. Our committee is doing some fund raising and looking for donations to support the many fine progams that we offer. Last year was another banner year for the Recreation Depart- ment. Our programs and activities were well run and well attended. We offer children a wide range of seasonal sports and activities that are conducive to building character and high self esteem. For adults we offer more than most cities in the North Shore area. If your interested in team sports we have Softball, flag football, volleyball, and basketball to name a few. If you like individual sports or activities we have aerobics, tennis, badmitton, and duplicate bridge among others. The main reason we have been successful over the years is due largely to the volunteer help we constantly receive. To continue the success tjat we've enjoyed we will always encourage town's pepple to come forward and help, especially now when funds are limited. Through this volunteer base we were able to renovate the old Junior High gym. With the help of the personnel from the Department of Public Works and over 100 man hours, the Recreation Department made an obsolete gym into a haven for indoor activity. Thanks to the many who participated. Our goals for this year are to revise and improve the summer park program. To create innovative programs for our senior citizens. To work more closely with the regional school department and to continue to upgrade our current programs. Respectfully submitted, Faye Walke, Chairperson Rich Butterworth Richard Mougalian Jeanne Abbott Lori Dowley Mike Maione Keven Puopolo 69 HAMILTON TOLICE DEPARTMENT ANNUAL RETORT I herewith submit my first annual report as Chief of Police for the Town of Hamilton. The Hamilton Police Department experienced many successes and achievements during 1990. I have reorganized the Department whereas all the superior officers, along with the Patrolmen are responsible for specific areas within the Department, such as: traffic and safety, juvenile, medical and evidence. We also established a three man investigative unit consisting of the prosecutor, drug investigator and crime scene technician. This unit will be responsible for the follow up investigation of all criminal activity. All of the above-mentioned specific duties are in addition to the officers' main performance as Patrolmen. Along with the reorganization, the criminal activity of the Department has increased drastically over the previous year. One of our major cases was the armed robbery of the Salem Five Cents Savings Bank. With the cooperation of the F.B.I. , State Police and the District Attorney's office, the case was investigated. We obtained a felony warrant for the perpetrator. He was subsequently arrested by New Jersey State Police in Ocean City, New Jersey, on our warrant based on information that was entered into LEAPS/NCIC computer by us. He is currently being held on three hundred thousand dollars' bail and we are working with the District Attorney's office and are in the process of completing the paperwork for his rendition to Massachusetts, hopefully sometime in January 1991. Then we had the Joan Webster investigation. On April 18, a human skull was found off Chebacco Road. For the next three weeks, an intensive search and investigation was undertaken by this Department in conjunction with other local, state and federal authorities. The full remains of a human female were located and with the assistance of a forensic specialist who was called in to assist, the remains were positively identified as those of Joan Webster. Joan was a twenty-five year old Harvard graduate student when she was last seen at Logan Airport on November 28, 1981. At that time, an intensive investigation was conducted without result until April of 1990 on Chebacco Road in Hamilton. The murder of Joan L. Webster is still unsolved. The case is open and under investigation. Our criminal activity was generally up, except in two major classifications: B & E/burglary and assault and battery with a dangerous weapon, where both were down by about forty-six percent. 70 . During the year of 1990, we responded to a total of four thousand, six hundred eighty classifiable incidents, of which four thousand five hundred ninety-two have been cleared and closed, leaving a total of eighty-eight, or 1.8 percent, open and under investigation. This year, we started billing for the ambulance service which is provided by the officers of the Police Department. Through billing for our services, I belive we can fully fund the ambulance without further cost to the taxpayers. The revenue generated should cover all expenses including training, maintenance, insurance and the purchase of a new ambulance every six to eight years. This year, we expanded our service to an enhanced-level service and purchased a defibrillator. The defibrillator is in service on the ambulance and all officers have been certified in use of the unit. For those who may not be aware of a defibrillator, it is a unit carried on the ambulance which would be used when someone goes into cardiac arrest. The unit would then be hooked up to the patient and will deliver an external electrical current through the chest wall and into the heart muscle for the purpose of terminating ventricular fibrillation. By adding the enhanced service, we now can defibrillate on- scene, instead of the old way of waiting that extra fifteen or twenty minutes until the patient arrived at the hospital. I would like to bring up BAPERN (Boston Area Police Radio Network) . The BAPERN system is growing on the North Shore and every year we, go without entering the system, we are getting farther behind in one of the most crucial areas for law enforcement: communications. Most of the cities and towns around us already have BAPERN or will shortly. Departments in our area that are in the system are Beverly, Danvers, Salem, Peabody, Middleton, Manchester and Ipswich. Gloucester is installing the system at the present time, with Rockport not far behind. This leaves Hamilton, Wenham and Essex a small island without inter-community communication with the rest of the North Shore. This not only hinders our Department with investigations, but also is a great safety factor toward officer safety. If the officers are not aware of what is going on in the surrounding communities, there is a much greater risk for them in the performance of their duties This is only a synopsis of the activity of your Police Department. All records and statistics are on file at the Police Department. Sincerely, WALTER D. CULLEN, Chief of Police 71 55 CIVIL DEFENSE/AUXILIARY, POLICE POLICE REPORT FOR I HEREWITH SUBMIT THE HAMILTON AUXILIARY THE YEAR 1990. THE HAMILTON AUXILIARY POLICE NOW STANDS AT NINETEEN MEMBERS. DURING THE COURSE OF THE YEAR ONE NEW MEMBER WAS APPOINTED AND HAS COMPLETED THE REQUIRED COURSE FOR RESERVE POLICE OFFICERS AT THE MASS. CRIMINAL JUSTICE TRAINING CENTER IN TOPSF I ELD . ONE MEMBER RESIGNED FROM THE AUXILIARY AND IS NOW A CONNECTICUT STATE TROOPER. TWO MEMBERS WERE PROMOTED TO RESERVE PATROLMAN STATUS BUT WILL REMAIN ON THE AUXILIARY ROSTER AND BE AVAILABLE FOR COMMUNITY EVENTS. THE AUXILIARY MEMBERS DONATED TO THE TOWN, 3070.5 HOURS OF THEIR TIME, TRAINING, PATROLLING WITH THE FULL TIME OFFICERS AND DOING TRAFFIC AT COMMUNITY EVENTS AND CEREMONIES. IN APRIL OF 1990 WE WERE CALLED OUT A3 A UNIT TO HELP SEARCH FOR THE S> ELETAL REMAINS OF A HUMAN BODY. ALTHOUGH THE COMPLETE SEARCH WAS MADE UP OF POLICE AND FIRE MEMBERS FRCM HAMILTON AND SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES. A MEMBER OF THE AUXILIARY WAS INSTRUMENTAL IN THE SUCCESSFUL CONCLUSION OF THAT SEARCH. AUXILIARY STATISTICS FOR THE YEAR 1990 "ACTIVITIES" "ASSISTS" CRUISER DUTY 2426. ARRESTS AND PC E.M.T. TRAINING 178.0 AMBULANCE «UNS RANGE QUALIFICATION 83.5 ACCIDENTS BONE SEARCH 81 . 5 TOTAL ASSISTS C.P.R. AND 1ST RESP. TRN. 66 . 5 COMMUNITY EVENTS 57. 0 MEMORIAL DAY 42.0 MASS. CRIMINAL TRAINING 40.0 AUXILIARY ADMINISTRATION 39.0 HALLOWEEN 32. 0 DEPARTMENT TRAINING 19.5 TOTAL VOLUNTEERED HOURS = 3070. THROUGH THE EFFORTS OF THE AUXILIARY AND EQUIPMENT FROM THE ESSEX COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT THE ENTIRE HAMILTON POLICE DEPARTMENT WAS ISSUED PHOTO ID'S FOR PROPER IDENTIFICATION PURPOSES. IN 1990. THE AUXILIARY BUDGET WAS CUT FROM $1500 TO $1250 PER YEAR. BASED ON THE FIRST SIX MONTHS OF 1755 HOURS AT THE OLD BUDGET AND 1315.5 HOURS AT THE REDUCED BUDGET FOR THE SECOND SIX MONTHS. THE HAMILTON AUXILIARY POLICE COST THE TOWN $.45 PER MAN HOUR. I'D LIKE THE TAXPAYER TO REMEMBER THAT COST, WHEN THEY SEE AN AUXILIARY ROCKER ON THE OFFICERS ARM WHO MAY BE THERE TO ASSIST THEM AND THE REGULAR POLICE IN TIME OF NEED. THE AUXILIARY IS A GROUP OF INDIVIDUALS DEDICATED, QUALIFIED AND READY TO SERVE THE TOWN. OUR THANKS AGAIN TO THE REGULARS AND THE RESERVE OFFICERS FOR ASSISTING, TRAINING AND COUNSELING THE AUXILIARY THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. 72 . EMERGENCY COMMUNICATION CENTER The Hamilton-Wenham Emergency Center once again completed a very busy and exciting year. 1990 saw a new police chief and a new fire chief in the Town of Hamilton. We have found them to be enthusiastic and have eagerly accepted the changes they have implemented. Even though Wenham has two chiefs with several years experience as department heads, they continue to update policies and keep us informed of all law changes. Our completed projects include the new Dictaphone taping system. This system tapes all radio and telephone conversations on a continuous twenty-four hour tape. The updated radio system continues to perform very well. Last January we experienced a total loss of power to our radio system due to a construction company digging up the telephone cable. Because we had anticipated a worst case scenario, the on-duty dispatcher had only to switch c the alternate base and continue. The back-up method worked to perfection. We are very pleased with our current radio system but continue to emphasize the future needs which definitely include BAPERN. It is necessary for the safety of our officers as well as the public at large to be aware of the activity in the surrounding communities The Emergency Center agreement between the two towns is a written testament to the equal sharing of all costs and responsibilities. We at the Emergency Center have always, and will continue to, view this as a service available equally to the residents of Hamilton and Wenham. During the past year we gained great experience because of the cases in both communities which garnered wide media attention. This type of education cannot be learned in any classroom setting. I would, however, like to increase our training schedule. This is extremely important because of the life-threatening situations that we deal with on a regular basis. Last year, the training money had to be cut from the budget. Hopefully, we can re-institute a formal training program in the next budget. We are doing everything possible to keep our costs down, but at the same time provide the citizens of Hamilton and Wenham with the best service possible. Burglar, fire and medical alarms continue to be allowed to terminate at the Emergency Center. I feel this is an important service we continue to provide to the citizens of the towns. Informational packets are available at the Emergency Center. 73 We are eagerly awaiting the implementation of the E911 system. It provides the caller's name and address as soon as the call is received. This eliminates the precious minutes it took in the past to acquire the necessary information. The minutes it took to locate an elderly woman who was in such pain, she was unable to give her address or the young man who was so emotionally distraught he couldn't give any information. While this technology has been available for several years, sadly it took the death of a local woman to provide the impetus for the state legislature to pass the bill. In conclusion, as I reflect on the past year and look forward to the coming year, the one thing of which I am most proud is the increased co-operation among the town departments who show a willingness to assist each other for the betterment of all involved. Thank you to the citizens of Hamilton and Wenham for supporting us and allowing us to serve you. Respectfully submitted, ANNE MARIE CULLEN, Chief Dispatcher 74 . . . FTRE DEPAPTMENT The Board of Fire Engineers Herein submits their annual report the year ending December 31, 1990. 1990 proved to be an exceptionally busy year for the department as we responded to 238 calls for assistance, this represents a 52% increase in responses over 1989 f i gur es Our new squad truck was delivered and put in to service after countless hours of work by our mechanic and members of the department. In addition to its firefighting duties, we have equipped this truck with our medical aid equipment, so that when needed we can provide assistance to the fine emergency medical service provided by the Hamilton Police. 1990 has also proven to be a year of great change to the department. In February, Philip Stevens was appointed to the Board to fill the vacancy created by the late 1989 retirement of Robert Chittick 111. In September, Chief Robert A. McRae retired as Chief of Department after nearly forty years of service to the town. Thanks for the past and best wishes for the future are passed on to both he and "Super Chief", his devoted wife Eva. Following Chief McRae's retirement from the Board of Engineers, Lieutenant Kirby Brand was promoted to the Board and Assistant Chief Douglas Woodman was promoted to the rank of Chief of Department The Public Works Department, worked diligently this year, continuously upgrading our hydrant system. All of the towns 331 hydrants were tested and flushed out this year, 15 of them were found to be defective and replaced. A hearty thank you to them for a job well done As with all town departments, we are struggling to stay within the constraints of our budget, along with our responses increasing dramatically and the increased requirements for training and equipment. Many years of underfunding have taken their toll on our equipment. We have developed a capitol replacement plan for our gear and equipment. We desperately need to begin this plan in 1991 to replace this imperative equipment on a timely basis. The Engineers feel strongly that delaying this program any longer could put lives, property and firefighters in jeopardy. 75 . We are dedicating a great deal of resources towards complying with mandated training and equipment to deal with hazardous materials incidents. We have greatly increased our abilities and resources to handle these problems. Our Mutual Aid Fire district now has available to us, if need be, a fully trained team available to assist us should the need arise. On a positive note, costs incurred to the department in dealing with hazardous materials incidents can be recovered from the responsible party. We have begun to invoice people responsible for these incidents, and our hope, is that this will become a reasonable method of recovering revenue. The ever increasing duties in fire prevention are being well handled by our fire prevention officer Captain Daniel Parsons. We feel very fortunate to have a man of his caliper handling this vital function. We would like to thank all of the firefighters of the department for the countless hours they have worked to maintain the lives and property of the citizens of the town of Hamilton. We would also like to extend our thanks to the members of the Hamilton Police. Time and time again, they help to make our job easier, and it is a pleasure to work with such a dedicated group of prof ess ional s In closing, we would like to thank all the members of the town departments not previously mentioned for their assistance throughout the year. Without this continued cooperation our job would be much more difficult, if not impossible Respectfully Submitted, Douglas A. Woodman Gordon W. Lamson Donald H. Maidment Philip W. Stevens Kenneth R. Brand 76 .. 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C3 co ca a-< CCS CTj ca •-a era at Car., t«a ca o Co E— E-- CO Cay E— E-. cr, - • e> tt, o h E— 3k 6-h caa - . s- -.a cvj co *: CCS <==, s Oj ttj «w ^ a; i at; a.: - Co CO CO co cs a; eta C2> » * "C CCS 3k CCS E- . E- . t 4 rs; ae . crj — 77 : . . REPORT OF THE ELECTRICAL INSPECTOR I herewith submit my report as Electrical Inspector for the Town of Hamilton. Year ending December 31, 1990. 4 total of 233 permits were issued for the fol lowing i ns tal lati ons PERMIT FE'ES NEW DWELLINGS & TEMPORARY SERVICES. . 7 $ 2, 685. 00 ADDITIONS 58 $ 5, 520. 76 REMODEL & REWIRING 82 $ 2, 771 00 NEW SERVICES 36 $ 720. 00 SCHOOLS 2 $ 00 OIL/GAS BURNERS 18 $ 200. 00 SWIMMING POOLS 2 $ 106. 00 ELECTRIC HOT WATER HEATERS 18 $ 180. 00 BARNS AND SHEDS 10 $ 691. 00 TOTALS 233 $ 12,873. 76 Respectfully submitted, Robert B. Brown, Jr. Electrical Inspector by: Denise P. DeCoster 78 PLUMBING INSPECTOR'S ANNUAL REPORT - 1990 I herewith submit ray report as Plumbing Inspector for the year ending December 31, 1990. A total of 94 permits were issued covering the following: Water Closets 87 Sinks 42 Wash Bowls 62 Bath Tubs 39 Showers 28 Washing Machine Connections 20 Floor Drains 3 Lavatories 27 Back Flow Devices (testable) 2 Dishwashers 13 Urinals 2 Pressure Boilers 6 Hot Water Tanks 12 Rain Leaders 1 Bar Connections 6 Drinking Fountains 6 Refrigerator Connections 2 Miscellaneous 17 Total fees collected were $4,998.13. These monies were turned into the Town Treasurer and receipts were received for the same. I wish to express my appreciation to all I have come in contact with for their cooperation during the performance of my duties. Respectfully Submitted, William C. Thomas, Jr. Plumbing Inspector 79 GAS INSPECTOR ANNUAL REPORT FOR 1990 I herewith submit ray report as Gas Inspector for the year ending December 31, 1991. A total of 81 gas permits were issued covering the following: Ranges 29 Heater Ranges 1 Ovens 1 Gas Grills 2 Heating Boilers 29 Furnaces 10 Unit Heaters 2 Water Heaters 37 Gas Dryers 17 Gas Generators 1 Conversion Burners 12 Gas Pool Heaters 3 I have also cooperated with the Essex County Gas Company with a list of all new installations to enable thera to monitor additional gas needs. I wish to express my appreciation to all I have come in contact with for their cooperation during the performance of my duties. Respectfully submitted, William C. Thomas Jr. Gas Inspector 80 : Sealer of Weights and Measures Annual Report for 1990. I herewith submit my report as Sealer of Weights and Measures for the year 1990. Scales Adjusted Sealed Comdemned 10-100 lbs. 3 12 100-1000 lbs. 2 7 less than 10 lbs. 1 Weights Avoirdupois Metric 20 Troy Meters Gasoline 4 15 Vehicle Tank 7 Totals: 9 62 Inspections Scales rechecked 1 Gas pumps rechecked 1 Complaints 1 Re-weighting fruits and vegs. 5 Turned over to Town Treasurer the sum of $603.00 dollars Sealing Fees. Respectfully Submitted, Harry MacGregor 81 n nor; OFFICER 1 i n t i c o m a s , I Other t han a n s w e r n g many c a lis, p , dog bites have concent rat e d t his y e a r on t h e 1 i c e n s e 1 i s t a nd getting the nume rou s dogs in th i s t own lie en s e d . Pos t cards were sent out, fol lowed up by p h o e c a 1 1 s and f i n a 1 1 y I too k out C our t Complaints on those who c ho s e t 0 i gn o r e t he o t h e r w a r n i n g s . To this date of January 3, 1991 we have brought in $8390.0 0 dollars to the Dog Fund out of which $3345.00 were in fines. We have made great headway in this effort and hope to continue this progress we have made. There are still a lot of dogs we know are not licensed but hope to make strides in catching up with all of them. Now that we are taking people to Court and it is not just hearsay but fact I hope to get the public aware that we are indeed upholding the Town's Dog Control Laws. Looking forward to serving you in the coming year. Sincerelv 7 Caro 1 A . Larocque Dog Officer 82 REPORT OF THE LIBRARIAN A serious financial crunch throughout State and local government, resulted in a stressful anxious year for Hamilton Library. We were obliged to cut back on hours for Thursday evenings and Saturday afternoons. In addition, three part- time positions were cut. However, the good news is, we were able to retain our State accreditation, maintaining our eligibility for grants. In spite of these difficulties the library's statistics revealed an all-time record circulation of materials. 69,221 items were used by Hamilton library patrons. Thousands of reference guestions were answered by phone and in person and homework help for youngsters continued to be given every afternoon. 2,430 new books, cassettes and videos were added to the library making the total number of items to choose from 43,558. 71 memorial gift books were donated. Over 2,000 adults, young adults and children enjoyed our informative, educational and recreational programs and Children's storyhours and Young Adult programs were always filled to capacity. Many school classes visited each week. Although budget restraints reguired us to eliminate some periodical subscriptions this year, we still are able to offer 89 magazines and 6 daily and weekly newspapers. The major maintenance project for this year was replacement of the roof over the flat area of the Library, eliminating the disruptive, destructive leaks in the reference area, the furnace room and girl's restroom. It is with great sorrow that we report the demise of Dr. Donald Conwell, in July. He was a beloved Trustee and an enthusiastic, dauntless supporter of Hamilton Library. We will miss his sunny smiles and whole-hearted help. My sincere thanks to my devoted, earnest and hard- working staff. They help immeasurably to make the library the enjoyable stronghold for recreational reading, research, and education that it is. Heartfelt thanks are due too to our Trustees, Chairman Blanche Day, Ann St Germain, and newly appointed Alan Reid for the many hours of dedicated work in support of library matters. The Hamilton Public Library enriches the community by contributing significantly to the guality of life of all residents, by providing the most needed and wanted materials and by serving as an access point for interlibrary loans and millions of additional items. Our policy continues to be to provide the best service possible with a smile. Respectfully submitted, Annette V. Janes, Librarian 83 REPORT OF THE HAMILTON PUBLIC LIBRARY TRUSTEES Again the Hamilton Public Library has had a rough financial year. Our library budget was reduced and we lost three page positions. Volunteers, Jirapa Brittin, Charles O'Malley, Diane Scott, and Norman Wood, stepped forward to help shelve books. We are very grateful. We had to put $6000 on an override which passed and helped us to keep our standing for state aid even though in September we were notified that state aid was cut 4%. This gave us barely enough to cover our expenses for FY90-91. We have started looking into converting our oil burner to gas as it has been a problem since the library opened in 1962. In May we began plans for our 100th birthday celebration in 1991. Ed Josephs and Blanche Day have been interviewing past librarians for a video on the Hamilton Public Library. Trustee Donald P. Conwell died July 8, 1990. His death was a shock to all and he will be greatly missed. Alan Reid volunteered to serve as trustee. Thank you, Al. We were able to hire Mary Girard as a page who was much needed. Roof repairs to the flat roof were made by the Matick Corp. of Amesbury, MA. with a 10-year guarantee on the rubber roof against leaks. The cupola was repaired and painted at the same time. Grant money, Small Commercial/Industrial Program from Mass. Electric Co. replaced, free of charge, all ballast of existing lights inside and outside to make them more fuel efficient. Book, bake, and toy sales have been held twice, spring and fall, under the direction of Jan Maddern, President of the Friends. We are grateful for their support and contribution in the form of museum passes, prizes for the children, refreshments and programs. The Junior Friends are doing well under Nancy Day's direction. Thank you to our director, Annette Janes, for her leadership, grant writing, budget keeping, supervising the daily routine, with the help of Nancy Day, Assistant Director, and Judy Carbrey, Children's Librarian. The library has a very dedicated and caring staff who give good service to library patrons. Our library is crowded, books need to be constantly weeded, we need to expand our building. It is 30 years since this building was opened. Our population has increased by 2000, our circulation has doubled and the number of patrons has greatly increased. Our present location is ideal for expansion. We need larger guarters that will serve at least 30 years. There will be an article at the May meeting for $15,000 to help begin the process to expand. Please support us. Blanche Day, chairman Ann St. Germain, secretary Al Reid 84 . . r HAMILTON- WEN1IAM \RTS COUNCIL ANNUAL RETORT FOR 1990 It 15 with great pleasure that I hereby submit my third annual report. In 1990, the Hami 1 ton-Wenham Arts Council awarded a total of $6»867 in grants. I am please to announce this is a * 3.150 increase over lash year's total amount awarded The folio w i n g a p p 1 ic a n t s r e c i e v e d g r a n t s : T h e Glouceste Stage Co. recieved $3SO to subsidise free and discounted tickets for approximately 40 Ham i 1 ton-Wenham residents. The Hamilton Public Library recieved 3 grants for three seperate programs; $225 for their program entitled "Grammy, Grampy, and Me," a program for grandparents and their grandchildren, $450 for a video production of the History of the Hamilton Public Library, and $450 for a performance by the theatre group Little Red Wagon. The Wenham Museum recieved two grants! $297 to purchase a new Flax Spinning Wheel and $h75 for a Special Doll exhibit to celebrate Black History Month. Singer Roberta Sovbel lo-Luongo of Hamilton recieved a $500 grant to present a free concert for the community. Community Services of Ham i 1 ton-Wenham recieved a $800 grant for a musical showcase featuring" Lisa Thorson. Other recipients include: Lynne Lovelace of Hamilton recieved a $1,000 grant to establish a Dance program at the high school. Diana Jacklin was allocated $500 to perform a recital for the community. Eileen Knee land of Beverly, recieved $600 to subsidize her local Cable TV program "The Little Book Shop." The Gloucester Stage Conservatory was allocated $350 for production of "The Frog Prince," to be preformed in our community. Mass. High School Drama Festival recieved $500. St. Johns of Beverly, was allocated $400 to present a free concert series. We didn't recieve any PASS applications, this year. PASS allows students to purchase tickets for professional theatre performances We are currently seeking new members to join the Arts Council those with an Arts related background are encouraged to apply. If you are interested please contact me at ^63- 4747. R e s p e c t fu 1 1 y Submitted, Winifred J. Wilson, Chairman Dr . Thomas Adams Ph ilip Craig Roberta Berg Terese Frasca Fern Myers Aldryth Andrews Lisa Otis Jean Buckley Kyle Pedersen 85 COUNCIL ON AGING ANNUAL REPORT FOR 1990 We have provided shopping trips each month for the senior citizens of Hamilton to the North Shore and Liberty Tree Shopping Malls. We average about 20 people each trip and have just recently increased these trips to twice a month, the first and third Tuesday of each month. We entertained and served supper to the senior citizens in October. We send fruit baskets to senior shut-ins, 90 years old and over at Christmas time, we delivered 14 baskets this year. We also make a presentation to the oldest man and woman in town during the month of May. We provided some transportation to doctor and hospital visits when senior citizens have no other way of going. We took senior citizens on the following trips: 1) Concert at Community House 2) Rockingham Park & luncheon 3) Boat trip to Boston & luncheon in Gloucester 4) Dinner & show at Giordano's 5) Luncheon at Millstone Restaurant for tenants of Hamilton Housing We publish & distribute a newsletter for the senior citizens of Hamilton to inform them of local events & happenings. At last count- we had 950 seniors over the age of 62. We receive and try to find solutions to problems from the elderly concerning, daycare, activities, housing and ambulance service. Respectfully submitted, Dorothy Lamson, Chairman Mary Watson, Secretary Zina Eaton Betty Newborg Doris Sargeant Francis Dolan Edward Hopping Richard Preston 86 ESSEX COUNTY MOSQUITO CONTROL PROJECT ANNUAL REPORT FOR 1990 Dear Constituents: With the declining economy of 1990 some Communities served by the ECMCP considered withdrawal. Although two Communities did withdraw, one of which is presently in pursuit of rejoining, all others chose to remain; secure in the knowledge their small annual investment in the ECMCP has had a cumulative, long-term benefit. As a result, in Fiscal 91 (FY91) we opted to reduce our overall budget to reflect this revenue loss rather than passing the increased financial burden on to our member Communities. To minimize reductions in service a management level reorganization resulted in the elimination of two positions. The past season was the first year of what most likely will be a three year cycle of Eastern Equine Encephalitis. While Southeastern Mass. is the area of major concern, there were virus isolations bordering Essex County and one virus isolation in a non member community within the County. On September 28th, 1990 Norman R. Dobson retired after twenty years of service, ten as Superintendent. Norm steered the course during a time- of technological change never before seen in Vector Control. We thank him and wish him well. Walter G. Montgomery Superintendent 87 . • h *ers onnel "oarc' Annual Report rhis year the emoloyees of the town were Dff ered a 125 cafeteria nlan which sets up 03 yro 11 records to all ov: th em to pay t f 1 r ;o be a very "orular item with thr employees The board added a hew naternity by-law tKi* 'tip changes to other b; ^nt vvcL- r tables were reviewed and a c on car i sons done with surround in? towns and tiie joo marhe t in penera .. 1 The board wishes to than ', the town employees and department heads for their dedication an: assistance ta us durinr the year. Alvin Whipple , Chairman r . illard Home ] iane Kerivan L e bra ?a f kows X i Rae Scott srrnan wood 88 , Annual Report for 1990 Handicap Coordination Committee The Handicap Coordination Committee met a minimum of once a month throughout 1990, as it addressed the handicapped access needs of the Town of Hamilton. In January, it received and distributed information received from Massachusetts Housing Partnership, a Consumer's Guide to Home Adaptations , to local contractors and interested individuals, and Guidelines for Writing About People with Disabilities to members of the media. It responded to inquiries from local businesses on how to make their facilities accessible. In February, members attended the organizational meeting of the North Shore Council on Disabilities, joining other area disabilities commissions, to learn and implement access regulations. In March, the Committee reviewed past correspondence with local parking lot owners to determine whether compliance had been effected, and worked with several building owners preparing access modification plans. A complaint was filed by the Committee with the Architectural Access Board, due to an ongoing lot violation, which was upheld until later corrected. Visitors from special interest groups were invited to Committee meetings to inform them of the Committees activities and to receive their suggestions. The Golden Agers contributed a representative to the Committee, Andrew Teshko. The Committee cooperated with the Selectmen in working with architects and planners, to determine the best plan of access for Town Hall, the Committee's top priority. A plan calling for an elevator and modified bathrooms was presented at May Town meeting. The supporting article passed at Town Meeting, but failed on override at the polls. The same meeting passed an amendment requiring that the Handicap Coordination Committee review site plans for new construction or modification, when handicap access was at issue, prior to Board of Appeals hearings. Thereafter members of the Committee were frequently involved in reviewing plans, attending hearings, and cooperating with the State Office of Handicapped Affairs and the Architectural Access Board in advising individuals and concerns contemplating construction. The Handicap Coordinator attended briefings in July, ( sponsored under the Massachusetts Small Cities program EOCD ) to determine if the Town might receive grant funds for Town Hall access. 89 . It was determined that the Town was not in a favorable position to obtain these funds. Members of the Committee took additional Access Monitor training over the summer, and hosted inspection teams from the State Office of Handicapped Affairs, looking at local buildings. Booklets on design guidelines qualifying for tax advantages for handicapped access modifications were received from Paralyzed Veterans of America and were made available to local businesses. The Committee studied implications of the Americans with Disabilities Act which became law this year. In the Fall, the Committee requested and received a new student member for the school year, Emilie Curtis. Meetings continued to be shared, whenever possible, with the Handicap Coordination Committee of Wenham, to mutual benefit. In November, the Selectmen reintroduced a warrant article calling for Town Hall access, including elevator and bathroom modifications, at a cost of $190,000. The Handicap Coordination Committee supported the article, which did not pass. The Handicap Coordinator reported this fact to the State Office of Handicapped Affairs. Subsequently, the Attorney General determined that town meetings in Hamilton must be held in other accessible locations, until Town Hall becomes handicapped accessible At the end of the year, the Handicap Coordinator since 1984, Joanne Patton, retired from the post and was succeeded by Sally Caroline, a member of the Committee since 1985. Committee members during 1990: Joanne H. Patton, Handicap Coordinator 1984-1990 Sally Caroline, Handicap Coordinator 1990- Jean Austin (representative, Nat 1 1 Organization on Disability) Emilie Curtis (student member 1990-1991) Carole Hillman* Catherine Ritter Donna Hursty Scott* Darin Shearer (student member 1989-1990) Andrew Teshko ^departed the area in 1990 90 t i HAMILTON-WENHAM CABLE TV ADVISORY BOARD The Cable TV advisory board met on a every month schedule during the past year and again even though we do not like to see rate increases, our board does not have any control, ever them and with costs rising just about everywhere., our board did not feci the rate changes were out of l:ine with what people receive for TV channels and local c c v e r a g e o f t ow n events. Channel. 11 took a giant step forward in the spring, as the entire operation moved into brand new quarters on Son j er R o a d i n B e v e r 1 y and we now share this s p a c i ou s s e t u p w t h Chn 6 from Beverly. A extra large studio, plus a smaller one will jive the channel plenty of space to do not only small productions such as the "talk shows" , but with the large studio, it en a Dies us to do snows with a dozen or so guests and it gives the production crews and staff room to u s s m li 1 1 i p 1 e c a meras a n d good o v erhead 1 i g h 1 1 n g . T l" i e t o p v i e w e d prog r a m s still a r e the select mens meetings each week and the Hamilton meeting is also now done each week as well as Wen ham. Citizens Forum, a live call in program comes in a close 2nd on the list and our weekly list of programming now surpasses what is seen on Bever ly"s channel, so we feel channel 11 gives our viewers in Hamilton and Wenham a good selection of town happenings. We hope bhat more townspeople will volunteer to help out with shows on the channel. Its a lot of fun and helps to make sure the events in town are seen by people in the two towns. ur thanks again to the Issusing authorities of both towns, otherwise know as the board of selectmen , for their help and support of our boars in the past year. Lei gn M Keys com Norm Durkee, secy Barbara Bca.l iatt i Will iam Hei z Lee Grimes 91 . . HAMILTON HOUSING AUTHORITY ANNUAL REPORT FOR 1990 The Hamilton Housing Authority has had many changes in the past year, 1990. As a result of the unfortunate death of Donald Conwell, Chairman of the Hamilton Housing Authority, the Board of Selcetman of the Town of Hamilton and the Board of Commissioners of the Hamilton Housing Authority appointed William Stechenf inger to complete the term. The Board of Commissioners appointed Robert Nyland as Chairman. The Executive Director of the Hamilton Housing Authority, Nancy C. Harrington has been out of work, due to an accident. In June the Board of Commissioners appointed Lisa M. Bright as Acting Executive Director The Congregate Elderly Housing which will consist of 12 units of Housing for the elderly who are not able to live alone is currently under construction. Completion date is spring of 1991. The property on 31 Union Street provides three apartments for low-income family housing. Approval and funding from the State will allow improvements to be made. Improvements include exterior repair's, painting, interior remodeling and electrical updating. Work will begin in the spring of 1991. The replacement of the septic system has been updated The Elderly Housing, which consists of forty apartments had the boilers and hot water heaters replaced. The Harris Avenue Development of four units of low-income familv housing will begin construction in the spring of 1991. Due to lack of funding in the State's budget, we closed the waiting list for the rental assistance program, which allows low- income families to find their own housing. The Special Needs House otherwise known as the "DesVeaux House" allows special needs individuals to live alone with supervision. Since February 1989, the DesVeaux House has been in operation. The members of the Board of Commissioners and the staff of the Hamilton Housing Authority appreciates the continued support from the citizens of the town and the Town of Hamilton. We look forward to serve the community this year. Respectfully submitted, Chairman, Robert Nyland 1994 Vice-Chairman, James Campbell 1995 Treasurer, William Nolan 1992 State Appointee, Thomas Gale 1993 William Stechenf inger 1991 Executive Director, Nancy C. Harrington Acting Executive Director, Lisa M. Bright Maintenance Superintendent, Robert Irvine 92 MTETROr-OLTTAN AREA PT ANN TNG COUNCIL (MAPC) Thanks to Hamilton and 100 other communities, the Metropolitan Area Planning Council could continue to provide communities with regional planning services throughout fiscal year 1990. 1. As part of MetroPlan 2000—our regional development plan—Hamilton was included in the following projects: a. mapping the sewer service area b. detailed analyses of sewer and water capacities c. solid waste management analyses and mapping d. analysis of local transportation priorities e. economic development and housing analyses f . open space and resource protection data analyses MetroPlan 2000 has been presented to the Hamilton Board of Selectmen. 2. Hamilton was also included in these MAPC demographics reports: Employment and Income Forecasts Population and Age Group Forecasts Regional and Community Population and Employment Forecasts Business and Residential Growth in Metropolitan Boston 3. MAPC also tracks recent and proposed commercial, industrial and residential development projects in Hamilton for research purposes. 4. The North Shore Transportation Task Force reviewed the 1990-94 TIP against subregional transportation priorities and examined local areas of environmental concern. MAPC appreciates Hamilton's continued support, and looks forward to further service in the years ahead. Sincerely, Statler Gilfillen MAPC Representative 93 Report of the Superintendent of Schools 1990 will be remembered as the year of the Override! Concern for maintaining the quality of education in the District consumed much of the District's time and energy during the first five months of the year. In order to involve the communities in the budget process, the school administration and the School Committee engaged the citizens of both towns in lively debate over educational issues and concerns. The school budget was thoroughly scrutinized, and reductions were made at all levels short of reducing core academic programs. As a result of the discussions, a well educated public went to the polls in May and voted to continue to support its Regional School District. While the preparation of the budget occupied much of the time of the central office, the teachers and administrators remained enthusiastic about the task of teaching and learning. Review in major areas of curriculum continued on schedule and staff development activities for teachers provided opportunities for our faculty and staff to improve their skills or to investigate current research in the field of education. Students at the middle and high school won awards in art, social studies and math. A faculty member at the Cutler School was awarded a grant by the Fullbright Exchange program to teach in England for the year and the District in turn, hosted an exchange teacher from England. Our football team won the Cape Ann League championship and the girl's volleyball team won the North Shore championship. The District building project was funded by state grants and construction began in the fall. Over a 140 youngsters found a home at the Kindergarten Center on the Gordon Conwell seminary campus. We eagerly await the new classrooms at the Cutler and Winthrop schools which are expected to be completed by the fall of 1991. The District played host to a group of students from Russia and for two exciting weeks our two countries were united by the universal language of music! Again this year, the school district applied for state and federal grants to offset costs to our programs in health education The Local Education Foundation and the Best Bet Committee continued its support for the school district.. In May the School Committee welcomed three new members, Jim Purdy, Carolyn Chouinard and Elizabeth Reilly and said good bye to three other members, Elizabeth Hall, Barbara Elliot and Charles Smerage. The District appreciates the contributions they made to the children of our communities and we thank them for their years of service. This report would not be complete without expressing my appreciation to the members of our School Committee for their commitment to the children of Hamilton and Wenham. The citizens of our two communities are fortunate to be served by such dedicated people. Patricia A. Alger, Superintendent of Schools 94 HAM I L TON -WEN HAM REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT COMMITTEE Term Expires Elizabeth Stone (Chairman) 1992 30 Porter St., Wenham 01984 (468-7073) Robert Whittier (V. Chairman) 1992 35 Waldingf ield Rd . / Hamilton 01982 (468-4020) Jill Chagnon (Secretary) 1992 17 Rust St., Hamilton 01982 (468-3442) James Purdy (Asst. Secretary) 1993 9 Larch Row, Wenham 01984 (468-7049) Elizabeth Crosbie (Treasurer) 1991 7 Donald Rd . , Hamilton 01982 (468-1079) Frank Cause 1991 28 Juniper St., Wenham 01984 (468-3897) Carolyn Chouinard 1993 16 Hamilton Ave., Hamilton 01982 (468-2256) John McWane 1991 175 Woodbury St., Hamilton 01982 (468-2612) Elizabeth Reilly 1993 68 Rock Maple Ave., Hamilton 01982 (468-7458) 95 CENTRAL ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE Mailing Address: Superintendent of Schools 775 Bay Road So. Hamilton, MA 01982 TEL: (508) 468-5310 Patricia A. Alger Superintendent of Schools Charles E Cooke III Business Administrator Mark L. Kaufman Curriculum Director Sonja L. Pryor Music Director Jean M. Vitale Secretary to the Superintendent Nancy A. Smith Payroll Supervisor Lois E. Mclntyre Bookkeeping Supervisor Margaret A. Patch Secretary /Bookkeeper 96 REPORT OF THE DIRECTOR OF CURRICULUM The Regional School District was able to maintain its ongoing commitment to curriculum and staff development during 1990. A five year plan for curriculum review was developed by the Curriculum and Staff Development Committee and the Administrative Council and implemented in the fall of 1990. The K-12 math and reading/language arts programs began their review cycles in September. The elementary social studies committee developed a draft of a new curriculum guide for grades 1-5 during a summer workshop. Social studies teachers in grades 6-12 began their program review during the summer and continued through the school year. The district expanded its pilot project for integrating technology into the curriculum from the Winthrop to the Cutler School. The computer coordinators at each level continued to provide training and support for teachers, students and interested parent volunteers. While state funds for grant programs decreased again, the district made full use of all available funding sources. The district's drug prevention and health education programs increased their funds and more children received substance abuse and health education in the schools. In the spring, the Drug and Alcohol Task Force presented a community health fair which was well received by those who attended. Teachers received mini-grants for program improvement through the Horace Mann and Title 2 grants. These enabled staff members to develop projects for curriculum improvement at all levels. Finally, the district's staff development program encouraged professional growth and improvement through its peer coaching and learning styles programs. Teachers served as group leaders and facilitators for a myriad of committees and workshops. They learned new skills and tried out new roles as they explored leadership roles within their peer groups. For the second summer, the district hosted a summer training institute in mathematics and many of our staff participated. Also, many teachers continued to take graduate courses at area colleges and through the Northeast Consortium for Staff Development. With the support of the community, school committee, teaching staff and administration, the Hamilton-Wenham Regional School District continues to provide an educational program which reflects the best practices in curriculum and staff development. Respectfully submitted/ Mark Kaufman, Director of Curriculum 97 SPECIAL EDUCATION DEPARTMENT TOWN REPORT Over the post year, the Special Education Department has continued to meet our goal to mainstream children with special education in regular education classrooms. The primary method that we use to accomplish this Is a team teaching model. In this model, a regular education teacher is paired with a special education teacher in the classroom where students, who would otherwise be pulled out for self-contained instruction, now ore mainstreamed. In our experience, the clear benefits to students and teachers make team teaching the optimal choice for utilizing teacher strengths and helping students to grow socially, as well as, intellectually. To improve our team teaching practice, a group of special education and regular education teachers from the Buker Middle School met for a week this summer. During this week they produced a manual of strategies and specific guidelines to be shared with other teachers currently involved and interested in team teaching. This model encourages awareness and implementation of various learning styles. Another goal of the Special Education Department has been to increase our knowledge of using a computer as a tool to help create and support integrated classrooms in the schools. At the Cutler and Winthrop schools, we are in our second year of a collaborative project with the Center for Applied Special Technology. This project is funded by a grant given by Apple, private monies and Federal Special Education grant monies. The project has provided the district with technology tools that include Macintosh computers, other hardware and modifiable software and on site support for students, teachers, and parents. Each year the Department evaluates the effectiveness of the service and establishes new goals to Improve the quality of our programs so that the student and parent will receive the best service. The staff, with your support, is dedicated to providing quality education to the students of this community. Respectfully Submitted, Kathleen Mc Ardle Director of Special Education 98 TOWN REPORT Cutler School The year 1990 at Cutler School was exciting, challenging and productive The students, staff, parents and community all contributed to creating a positive and supportive environment. Enrollment has steadily increased each year In 1990, Cutler enrolled 300 students with fifteen classrooms: three classes for each grade level 1-5. Due to broad parental and community support of the override, Cutler and the Hamilton-Wenham Regional School District were able to maintain most educational programs this past year at the elementary level. Cutler maintenance projects and replacement of equipment were areas which were severely curtailed. In addition, the instructional supplies budget was level funded for the seventh consecutive year. Our space needs, with kindergartens off campus, continued to be of great concern to us, and we were delighted to receive the news that the state had funded the district building projects. Construction began on our major addition in early September and will continue until November, 1 1 99 . The new gymnasium and four classrooms will do much to alleviate our space issues as well as bring our kindergartners back to Cutler. Staff changes this year included adding a new fifth grade teacher, Kristin Remondi. She had • previously taught in Watertown. Leonard Swanson, the District's senior teacher, was a Fullbright Exchange teacher in Leamington Spa, Great Britain this year. His exchange teacher, Judith Rees-Jones, joined our staff in September and quickly became acclimated to her new educational environment. Judith has shared her culture and wealth of educational experiences with us. Immersion, our three-day study, cross grade level of a particular theme, focussed on Environment. Staff and volunteers designed activities and workshops for students related to our Environment, The Earth. Students were grouped cross grade level, and all enjoyed immersing themselves in our earth. The Cutler School Arts Council, funded by the Friends of Cutler, provided all students an educational and cultural expenenceStaff and students have worked together to develop strong commitment to a sense of community and responsibility to and for each other. We have and will continue to stress citizenship and pro-social skills to create an environment where students understand their role in the larger community. The staff, parents, and students of Cutler thank the citizens of Hamilton and Wenham for their support this past year. In these difficult times, it has made a significant difference in the educational environment we have been able to provide for our students. Susan Cooke/ Principal 99 WINTHROP SCHOOL TOWN REPORT The student population at the Winthrop School this year has continued to increase. Thus, beginning this fall, we commenced construction on our new classrooms which are very much appreciated and needed. Completion of this building should be accomplished by the summer of 1991. All our district kindergartens are presently located at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. The added space at the Winthrop will enable these students and this program to come back to our school for the next school year. The Winthrop School continues to be a clean and attractive community building. This is due to the hard work and caring of all of our staff. Attentive maintenance of our working systems has kept costs down in this area, but, intensive use throughout the day and also during evening hours, by outside organizations, does increase wear on the building. As in the past, the Friends of the Winthrop School provide us with a variety of cultural activities that assist and supplement our basic programs. These volunteers over the years have raised thousands of dollars through their efforts, creativity, and dedication. The schools of Hamilton-Wenham would be very different if it were not for these very special people. Winthrop teachers, along with their peers in our other schools, are continuing their professional improvement activities. Study through peer coaching and the sharing of teaching ideas and methods has strengthened our ability to provide the best possible instruction for our students. The support and encouragement we receive from our superintendent and school commmittee has been invaluable in this ongoing and necessary effort. Respectively Submitted/ Glenn Rogers/ Principal 100 -FOR THE TOWN REPORT- REPORT OF THE BUKER MIDDLE SCHOOL Buker Middle School is committed to ensuring the best education that can be provided for our students. This commitment, combined with support from parents and the communities, has allowed us to move forward as a middle school both in philosophy and practice. The entire academic curriculum, combined with the many extra-curricular and intramural activities, affords our students a variety of challenging, wholesome, and rewarding programs which help address the developmental stages of the middle school child. The communities were saddened this past year with the death of Tom Henderson, an eighth grader, as a result of an illness, and the death of John Mahoney, a social studies teacher of 20 years. New staff to Buker this year include: Ms. Carol Bratt, a special education teacher from the Winthrop School; Ms. Susan Canzaniello, 7th and 8th grade science teacher; Mr. Chris Fitzpatrick, an 8th grade music teacher, Ms. Paula Jones, a 7th and 8th social studies teacher; Ms. Susan Lancella, an 8th grade math teacher. The Middle School is in its fourth year of learning styles research and is committed to understanding the learning styles of all students. Combined with the learning styles model, "cooperative learning" techniques are used by many staff members to enhance learning and to increase self-esteem among our students. Teachers have become peer coaches who observe in each other's classes in order to become partners in the instructional process, and several of our staff were invited to share their expertise at outside workshops. We have encouraged and welcomed community involvement with Buker. Continued this year are the monthly educational forums which presented information on a variety of issues dealing with the middle school and education in general. These have been well received. Increased communication to the parents and the communities has continued with the mailed monthly newsletter and the school newspaper which contains information about all aspects of the school. Parents are an integral part of the middle school, and their participation and involvement are greatly encouraged. The Friends of Buker continued to be active and supported the school in many ways. It is our intent to foster a middle school environment that is safe, that is conducive to both learning and teaching, and that addresses all the needs of the middle school child. The smooth running of a school can only be accomplished through the efforts of many people, and we would like to thank not only the Police Department, the Department of Public Works, and the other town departments that have helped us during the year, but also the parents, the communities, and the School Committee for their support and commitment to Buker and its programs; finally, we thank the staff for their dedication to educational excellence for our students. Sincerely, Kalil S. Boghdan, Principal 101 HAMILTON-WENHAM REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL TOWN REPORT Hamilton-Wenham Regional High School enjoyed a positive and exciting beginning to the 1990s. Students, staff, school committee, and towns people continue to support, foster, and nurture the Regional's tradition of excellence. Like past years, our students fared well in the National Merit Scholarship Competition. Ten members of the class of 1991, Heather Elmeer, Devin Espindle, Lee Gaudreau, Robert Glass, Bergen Hall, Isaac Taylor, Jennifer ThibeauJt, Jonathan Traylor, Steven Watson, and Heather Weston, earned National Merit Commended Scholar recognition while Lori Hayes earned National Merit Semifinalist status. Classmates selected Corina Schusheim to receive the school's DAR Good Citizen award and Jennifer Thibeault to receive the Jewish War Veteran's "Classmates Today - Neighbors Tomorrow" Award. Last year's Jewish War Veteran's school award winner, Melissa Tobey '90, was selected the first place state-wide award winner. In th preliminary round of the Massachusetts High School Drama Guild Competition our drama students in "Directions", written by the students and drama teacher Chris Shailor, were one of three drama groups selected to go on to the Regional Competition. At the Regional Competition our high school thespians were chosen to perform at the State Competition while Shane Bediz "90 and Eric Moore "90 received All-Star recognition at the Regional Competition. In the fall of 1990 the drama students impressed theatre goers with an excellent and compelling production of "1984". Our usic department continued its tradition of performance excellence. Jeffrey Goldberg "92, Malina Linkas "93, Steve Watson "91, and Trip Weiler "93 were chosen for the highly selective All-State Chorus while Malina Linkas and Steven Watson were recommended for the All-State Festival.. During the month of March the halls of the Regional were filled with music as our students under the able direction of Robert Lassonde performed in an excellent production of "Grease". Ian Birlem "90 received a Blue Ribbon in the Boston Globe Scholastic Art Competition. While we annually receive Honorable Mention and/or Blue Key Awards, this is the first time in many years that one of our high school students received the highly prestigious Blue Ribbon. I would be remiss if I failed to mention the outstanding successes that members of the class of 1990 experienced in being accepted at the colleges of their choice. This is due in large part to an excellent staff who worked with these students to prepare them for postsecondary education. Special mention goes to our guidance department who, under the direction of Charles Clair, work tirelessly with students, staff, and parents advising and overseeing the college application process. Our athletic program continued its tradition of teaching sportsmanship and commitment. Frequently opposing coaches and fellow administrators speak highly of the manner in which our athletes conduct themselves. Special recognition goes to our volleyball and football teams. The volleyball team were North Sectional Champions while the football team captured the Cape Ann League Championship for the first time in 23 years. Individually, Darin Shearer "92 distinguished himself in cross-country competition by winning the CALs and the Division II State Championship and by being chosen Boston Globe Scholar Division II Cross-Country Athlete of the Year. During 1990 Chuck Cooke left the Athletic Director's position to become the District's Business Manager while Bob Weinhold became the new Athletic Director. Chuck Cooke deserves special recognition and thanks for his professionalism and commitment in leading the Athletic Department for the past seven years. In April of 1990 36 Hamilton-Wenham Regional students under the direction of Sonja Pryor performed in five Soviet cities. From Moscow to Leningrad I could not imagine a more positive group of young ambassadors to represent our school, towns, and country than these thirty-six students. The thrill and excitement of our spring visit to the Soviet Union were renewed again this past fall when 30 Soviet friends joined families in our towns for a two week visit during October and November. Special thanks to Sonja Pryor, Anne Geike, and Pro Musica for all their efforts in organizing, hosting, and supporting out Soviet visitors. The winds of change have brought us a brighter day.. .a real opportunity for understanding and peace for I could not conclude my town report without thanking the citizens of Hamilton and Wenham their continued support of our young people, our most precious legacy. And, let us all pray in our own way for peace in the Middle East and the safe return of all our service men and women. Respectfully Submitted/ John Elwell/ Principal 102 AGE OF ATTENDANCE Pupils entering the kindergarten in September must have been at least five years of age on September 1st preceding entrance in September. Parents registering a child for kindergarten must present to the principal the child's birth certificate/ and a statement from a doctor of the result of the physical examination which was given during that current year of the registration. The schools hold a regular registration for kindergarten children each spring. NO SCHOOL SIGNAL As a matter of policy/ school will be in session whenever possible. When weather conditions are questionable/ parents are urged to exercise their own judgment as to whether or not their children attend school. If it seems inadvisable to have school session/ the following procedure for no school signals will be observed. Radio Stations WEEI / WESX/ WBZ / WMJX/ WVBF/ and TV Stations, WBZ (Channel 4), WEEI (Channel 5)/ WHDH (Channel 1), and Channel 11 on Cable TV will be notified not later than 7:00 a.m. so that notification may be broadcast by them between 7:15 and 7:30 a.m. At 7:00 a.m. the no school 22-22 will be sounded on the local fire alarm. In the event of a delayed opening/ which will be announced on the same stations/ school will start two hours later and A.M. Kindergarten will not be in session. 103 VACCINATION According to Legislative Acts of 1967/ Chapter 590/ each child/ unless otherwise exempted/ to be admitted to school shall present "a physicians certificate" that the child has been successfully vaccinated against smallpox and immunized against diptheria/ pertussis/ tetanus/ measles/ and poliomyelitis and such other commuicable diseases/ as may be specified from time to time by the department of public health. NONDISCRIMINATORY POLICY UNDER TITLE IX OF THE EDUCATION AMENDMENTS OF 1972 AND CHAPTER 622/ STATE OF MASSACHUSETTS Federal law prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in educational programs or activities receiving Federal financial assistance. In accord with requirements of Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972/ as well as Chapter 622/ State of Massachusetts/ the Hamil ton-Wenham Regional School District hereby makes notice that it does not discriminate in any educational programs or activities or in employment therein. Glenn Rogers/ Hami 1 ton-Wenham Regional School District/ 325 Bay Road/ South Hamiton/ Massachusetts 01982 (Tel (508) 468-5340) has been designated as the employee responsible for coordinating the Hami tlon-Wenham Regional School District's efforts to implement the nondiscriminatory policy. 104 NORTH SHORE REGIONAL VOCATIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT 20 BALCH STREET, BEVERLY, MASSACHUSETTS 01915 North Shore Regional Vocational-Technical High School entered its fifteenth year of operation as a vocational-technical high school in September of 1990. Students at the school receive both academic instruction leading to a high school diploma and vocational education leading to a vocational certificate. Students who successfully complete their programs of studies receive both a high school diploma and a vocational certificate upon graduation, and are prepared for immediate employment, further education, or both. ADMINISTRATION The North Shore Regional Vocational School District Committee, comprised of one member appointed to represent each member community, is the governing body of the School District. The Superintendent-Director and the administrative team carry out the policies of the District School Committee, and oversee the daily operation of the school. Our principal, John Roper, brings statewide experience in curriculum development in applied academics for vocational schools to North Shore, as well as experience at both the high school and collegiate levels. ENROLLMENT Enrollment, as of October 1, 1990, was 427, an increase of twenty-nine percent (29%) over the 1989-90 school year. Enrollment of post-graduate students continues to increase each year. Five students from Hamilton participate in programs in Auto/Diesel Technology, Carpentry, Commercial Art, Collision Repair Technology, Cosmetology, Culinary Arts, Distributive Education, Fashion Design, Building Trades Technology, Electronics/Computer Technology, Masonry, Refrigeration, Welding, and Resort Services. A new program, Health Technology, opened in September of 1990. This program, jointly planned through the North Shore Vocational Education Partnership, operates at Beverly High School, and is funded through Carl A. Perkins federal vocational education funds. Also through the Partnership, students may enroll in Cabinet Making and Printing at Beverly High School, Machine Technology at Beverly or Gloucester High School, and Electricity at Salem 105 2 High School. GRADUATION Sixty-seven (67) students received high school diplomas and vocational certificates at the thirteenth annual graduation exercises, held in the Lester C. Ayres Gymnasium on June 1, 1990. Ninety-seven percent (97%) of the graduates were placed in trade-related jobs, entered the military, or pursued further education. CURRICULUM MODIFICATION The faculty and administration continuously reviews curriculum and teaching methods to meet the needs of the students and to prepare them for the demands of the twenty-first century. Program Advisory Committee input is utilized extensively in reviewing and modifying vocational curriculum. Instructors from North Shore Regional have been involved in identifying math competencies which relate to a broad range of vocational programs and in pilot-testing, for the Division of Occupational Education, a program in Statistical Process Control. As a result of the study of math currucila, a new course, Applied Mathematics, was implemented for the eleventh and twelfth grades. A comprehensive AIDS education program was initiated during the 1987-88 school year and continues to be a cornerstone of the health education program. The North Shore Regional Vocational School District, along with vocational directors from several other schools within the region, are studying several vocational program areas, currently not available within the District, for possible consideration for future programming. FUNDING The vocational community faces the same uncertainty over state funding that the cities and towns of the Commonwealth face. In addition, questions surrounding Question 5 and its implementation place even greater uncertainty for regional schools. In light of the potentially crippling situation facing our member communities, every effort is being made to develop a fiscally responsible, austere budget for Fiscal Year 1992. 106 3 BUILDING AND GROUNDS The District's current lease for a portion of the USM complex on Balch Street in Beverly expires on June 30, 1991. The District Committee is engaged in negotationsl to purchase the former R & K Precision Machine property, located on Log Bridge Road in Middleton. The Committee recently voted to bond up to $5.5 million for the purpose of acquiring and reconstructing the above-mentioned property, and is currently pursuing the statutory requirements for approval by the member communities of the vote. It is anticipated that, with the necessary approvals, the District will relocate its facility to the Middleton location in time for a September, 19091, opening. INTERSCHOLASTIC SPORTS North Shore Regional's teams continue to be competitive in a number of sports in the Commonwealth Athletic Conference. Soccer and cross-country occupy the fall season, basketball and cheerleading the winter season and baseball and softball round out the spring season. Increasing numbers of students participate each year, and enjoy the many benefits of organized sports. Each season is capped off by awards banquets sponsored by the Varsity Club. CAREER EXPLORATION Ninth grade students explore six different shops in their first three quarters of attendance. This experience, along with a Career Guidance Seminar series offered by the Guidance Department, enables students to make informed and realistic career choices. SPECIAL EDUCATION Providing special education services to those students identified as requiring services continues to be a major strength of North Shore Regional. A team of well-trained specialists works closely with the regular education academic and vocational instructors to ensure maximum benefit to the students. Efforts to further integrate special needs students into the mainstream are underway. Research, and our own experience, has shown that many students who have been identified as 107 4 having learning problems learn best through a hands-on approach to learning. Therefore, it is often possible for basic skills to be reinforced through shop experiences. At the request of several of the member communities, a new program which provides additional assistance in the carpentry shop for those students who are not yet prepared to handle a totally mainstreamed vocational experience, was implemented. It is funded through the Carl D. Perkins Vocational Education Acts, and numerous member communities contributed their allocations toward this project. Resort Services, a substantially separate program for students whose special needs preclude their mainstreaming in regular academic and shop areas, provides a fully integrated program of academic instruction, daily living skills, and occupational training to approximately fourteen students. Several graduates have made a very smooth transition to the world of work from the Resort Services program. PLACEMENT EFFORT Placement of students in trade or trade-related employment has been very high. Over the last five years, we have averaged over ninety-five percent placement. The average starting wage is over $8.50 per hour. Follow-up studies show that both employers and graduates are very satisfied with the training received. We also find that the majority of graduates remain on the North Shore, and an increasing number have become employers and entrepreneurs in their own right, thereby making a positive contribution to their communities. Many students also participate in some form of post-secondary education or training, usually to upgrade skills learned at North Shore Regional. OTHER ACTIVITIES COLLABORATIVE EFFORTS The North Shore Vocational Education Partnership, is designed to promote the collaborative delivery of vocational education services and to broaden vocational offerings to students throughout the District. A Steering Committee, comprised of representatives from each school district, meets monthly to discuss and plan more effective vocational 108 5 education offerings to meet the needs of a broad range of students. The Bridge Program enables junior and senior students from member high schools to spend a part of the school day in a vocational program at North Shore. This program provides access to vocational education for students who might not participate in a full-time vocational education program. North Shore Regional Vocational School District, in conjunction with North Shore Head Start, was awarded one of five grants to operate a day care certer for Head Start eligible children and to provide vocational training to Head Start mothers. Through this grant, an infant and toddler day care program, which is housed at Danvers High School, was opened in late November of 1989. At the present time, fourteen (14) Head Start parents are engaged in full or part-time vocational training. The program was featured in a video prepared by the national Head Start organization. EVENING ADULT EDUCATION The Evening Adult Education Division of North Shore Regional Vocational School District continues to serve yearly over one thousand residents of the District. A wide variety of courses, ranging from specific skill training and retraining to home improvement and creative arts, are offered each of two semesters each year. This program operates at no cost to the District Committee, and provides a much-needed service to the adults of the region. SUMMARY North Shore Regional Vocational School District provides a much-needed alternative form of education for students on the North Shore who wish to learn a trade or technical skill. Through constant attention to labor market demand, an active and involved Trade Advisory Committee, and involvement in general school improvement efforts, North Shore Regional Vocational-Technical High School strives to provide education and training to enable its graduates to enter the twenty-first century with the requisite skills to succeed. North Shore Regional Vocational School District will continue to serve the communities of the North Shore by providing a continuous flow of young, highly skilled workers who are prepared to take their places as contributing members of society and 109 6 valuable citizens of their communities. NORTH SHORE REGIONAL VOCATIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT COMMITTEE BEVERLY Paul F. McDonald BOXFORD Herbert P. Golub, Ph.D DANVERb T. Frank Tyrrell, Jr. ESSEX George R. Harvey GLOUCESTER Robert F. Parsons, Sr. HAMILTON Richard J. Ceremsak LYINNrltLU brnestine J. nose MANCHESTER Carl A. O'Brien MARBLEHEAD H. Bruce Boal MIDDLETON James M. Reynolds NAHANT Thomas Johnson ROCKPORT Jean Knowlton SALEM Daniel Muldoon SWAMPSCOTT Stanley Goldstein TOPSFIELD Robert C. Nordstrom WENHAM Judith H. Bubriski Superintendent- Director Patricia W. Carlson, District Treasurer George E. Mosse, Jr. no Zoning Board of Appeals In 1990 the Zoning Board of Appeals issued a total of 21 decisions with regard to the following: 1 Notice of Appeal, 1 Extension of Site Plan Review approval, 6 Variances, 4 Site Plan Reviews, 1 Abbreviated Site Plan Review, 4 Alterations or Extensions of Non-Conforming uses or Structures, 4 Withdrawals without Prejudice. David G. Neill, Chairman David Sullivan Allan Evans in -» i co I ro ro on cn ~~> ro ro co cn I m Z I 1 si O cO X O cO O O0 O cO O O J o> o o O cO X O-OlNCftOlr ' OO